INDY FUEL WEEK SIXTEEN RESULTS 2-1-0
INDY FUEL OVERALL RECORD 22-17-4 (4th in Central Division)
GAME 40 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT NEWFOUNDLAND – 5-3 W
The Fuel visited Newfoundland for the first time ever to kick off a three-game set against the Growlers on Friday night. After a close game for two periods, the Fuel came away with the 5-3 win.
GAME 41 – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AT NEWFOUNDLAND – 6-3 L
The Fuel took to the ice for the second of three in a long weekend of games against the Growlers. Newfoundland jumped out to an early lead and never surrendered as they won in regulation 6-3.
GAME 42 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT NEWFOUNDLAND – 4-3 SOW
The Fuel finished their weekend in Newfoundland with their third and final match against the Growlers. Despite going into the third period with a 3-0 lead, the Fuel had to secure their 4-3 victory in a shootout.
ROSTER MOVES
- Brandon Schultz (F) traded to Cincinnati (01/31)
OIL DROPS
- Ryan Gagnier scored twice against the Growlers in Sunday’s game.
- Jon Martin, after scoring over the weekend, continues to be the leading goalscorer for the Fuel with 15 goals so far this season.
- On Saturday, Brett Bulmer had a three-point game, following his two-point game on Friday.
- After four rounds of shootout on Sunday, Cam Hillis and captain Seamus Malone scored, securing the victory in Newfoundland.
- Goalie Zach Driscoll is up on the leaderboards with two shootout wins.
TEAM NOTES
- The Fuel is 20-5-2 when scoring first, the Fuel struck first numerous times over the weekend.
- On average, the Fuel score 3.02 goals per game. This was seen over the weekend as all games had over 3 goals scored by the Fuel.
- The team is ranked third in the league in penalty minutes. They average over 17 minutes per game.
- Home ice advantage will be useful for the penalty kill, as the Fuel are seventh in the league with a percentage of 81.9%.
INDY FUEL WEEK 17 SCHEDULE
- GAME 43 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 VS. ATLANTA
- GAME 44 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 VS. ATLANTA
- GAME 45 – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 VS. ATLANTA
UPCOMING FAN EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS
Get ready for lots of fun at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in 2023! Check out some of our upcoming promotions and special fan experiences!
- Thursday, February 8 – Bottoms-up – It’s Thirsty Thursday! Enjoy drink specials (for adults AND kids) throughout the night thanks to Black Dog Brewing. Meet select players post-game in the lobby for autographs!
- Friday, February 9 – Join the Fuel in hosting a night of recognition on Friday, Feb. 9 for some of society’s greatest superheroes: those who have battled and are currently battling cancer. Special jerseys mean most game jersey auctions!
- Saturday, February 10 – Grab your wand for a magical evening for Wizard Night! Bring a pair of new packaged socks to toss on the ice after the Fuel score the first goal. All collected socks will be donated!
Originally posted on indyfuelhockey.com