Weekend Preview: IceMen Start March with Three Home Games
March 3, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
FIGHTING SPIRIT
Thousands of fans flocked to the Ford Center Friday and Saturday to honor those who have been affected by cancer at Evansville's annual Pink the Rink Weekend. Fans decorated the ice with names of loved ones who have fought cancer, and many bid on the special IceMen jerseys that the players wore during the weekend. A portion of the proceeds are going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for cancer research. On the ice, Evansville was held off the scoreboard for over 59 minutes and trailed 1-0 late. But Nathan Moon tied the game with 47 seconds left, and Chris Rumble scored in overtime, as the IceMen fought back to beat the Atlanta Gladiators 2-1 Saturday.
COMFORT OF HOME
February was kind to the IceMen, especially on home ice. Evansville went 4-0-2 at the Ford Center in the month, and extended its best home point streak of the season to six consecutive games heading into March. The IceMen continue a season-long six-game home stand against the Tulsa Oilers on Friday and Saturday, and host the Wichita Thunder Sunday. The team wraps up the home stand Wednesday, February 9 against the Quad City Mallards. After struggling at the Ford Center to start the season, Evansville now holds a 10-10-6 home record with 10 games left at the Ford Center in March and April.
MARCH ON
The IceMen enter the month of March in 12th place in the Western Conference with 19 games remaining. While a push to get into the playoffs will be difficult, Evansville is still alive in the hunt and is 13 points behind 8th place Tulsa, which makes this weekend that much more important. Last season, the final team into the playoffs in the Western Conference finished with 80 points, meaning the IceMen would likely need to win 16 of its last 19 games to have a chance. Last season, the South Carolina Stingrays won 17 of their last 19 leading into the playoffs, which included a 23-game win streak in the final two months. Crazier things indeed have happened.
OILING UP
When the IceMen and Oilers played on January 19 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, it was the first meeting between the two former Central Hockey League foes since February 2012. While the Oilers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, Alex Wideman scored two consecutive goals to tie the game early in the second period. Tulsa capitalized on its opportunities down to stretch to pull ahead and win 5-2. Friday and Saturday, Evansville hosts the Oilers at 7:15pm in what will be the second and third meetings out of four this season. The two teams will face-off one final time April 2 at the Ford Center.
ROAR OF THE THUNDER
Evansville finishes off the weekend Sunday against the Wichita Thunder at 5:15pm. It will be the third and final meeting of the season between the teams. The Thunder stole the first meeting 3-2 in a shootout January 3 at the Ford Center, and beat the IceMen again 4-2 January 27 at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita. Evansville enters the weekend 14 points ahead of the Wichita in the standings, and is hoping the third time will be the charm against the Thunder.
MARCH BOOK DRIVE
The IceMen will be hosting a book drive for three games in March. The team will be collecting new or gently used beginner to teen books Friday March 4th and Saturday March 5th when Evansville hosts the Tulsa Oilers and again Sunday March 6th when the IceMen take on the Wichita Thunder. Bookmarks will be handed out for every book donated, and anyone with a bookmark can present it at the Ford Center Ticket Office for a discounted ticket to the IceMen game Wednesday March 9th. All of the books will be donated to Evansville Hangers.
FAITH SUNDAYS
Bring any pamphlet or program from your faith service to the Ford Center Ticket Office and receive a $5 discount on tickets anywhere in the building for Sunday home games! There are three remaining Sunday home games: March 6, 13 and 20. Also, stay for the free postgame faith concert after the Sunday, March 6 game against Wichita. All Sunday games are scheduled for 5:15pm.
SUNDAY - SUBWAY FAMILY NIGHT
Bring your friends and family out to the Ford Center Sunday by taking advantage of the Subway Family Night ticket special. It includes a Goal Zone or Corner ticket to the game, an IceMen Subway t-shirt, and vouchers for popcorn and a soda, all for just $21. There is also an opportunity to upgrade to Center Ice or Club seats for just $4 more. Evansville hosts Quad City this Sunday at 5:15pm.
FRIDAY HAT PACKS
Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for any Friday home game the rest of the season! This offer is good for any of the remaining Friday games at the Ford Center: February 26, March 4 and April 1. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.
POSTGAME SKATE
IceMen Season Ticket Holders and Blizzard Buddies are welcome to participate in a postgame skate Sunday, March 20 after the IceMen take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 5:15pm at the Ford Center. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates if they have them, as a limited number of skates will be provided.
DOMINO'S 4-GAME HAT PACK
Choose any four IceMen home games and get a FREE limited edition IceMen hat and a large 1-topping Domino's pizza, starting at only $17 per ticket. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.
Tulsa (28-21-3-2) vs. IceMen (20-25-6-2) Wichita (11-33-6-6) vs. IceMen (20-25-6-2)
Friday, March 4th - 7:15pm CST Sunday, March 6th - 5:15 pm CST
Ford Center - Evansville, IN Ford Center - Evansville, IN
Colon Cancer Awareness Night Subway Family Night/Faith Night
Kick off Book Drive Book Drive
Tulsa (28-21-3-2) vs. IceMen (20-25-6-2)
Saturday, March 5th - 7:15 pm CST
Ford Center - Evansville, IN
Book Drive
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
This Season:
TULSA -Second and third meeting of four.
2/19 - Oilers won 5-2 (in Tulsa)
WICHITA- Final meeting of three.
1/3 - Thunder won 3-2, SO (in Evansville)
1/27 - Thunder won 4-2 (in Wichita)
Last Season:
IceMen vs. Tulsa: None
IceMen vs. Wichita: 1-1-0
All Time, including CHL (2010-2012):
IceMen vs. Tulsa: 3-3-0
IceMen vs. Wichita: 4-5-1
THIS WEEK:
Fri. 3/4 - Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center - Evansville, IN
Sat. 3/5 - Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center - Evansville, IN
Sun. 3/6 - Wichita at Evansville (5:15pm) - Ford Center - Evansville, IN
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Wed. 3/9 - Quad City at Evansville (6:15pm) - Ford Center
College Night with iPad Giveaway
Sat. 3/12 -Fuel at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Baby Races
Sun. 3/13 - Quad City at Evansville (5:15pm) - Ford Center
Subway Family Night
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