Indy Fuel Indy Fuel
Schedule
Get Tickets
  1. Home
  2. Hockey Talks
hockey-talks-anthem-website-banner-6721145a973de.png

The Indy Fuel hosted their inaugural 'Hockey Talks’ night on Friday, December 29, 2023 in collaboration with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, to help break the stigma surrounding mental health. This was the first time an ECHL team partnered with the initiative, started by the Vancouver Canucks, and was the first to host a night dedicated to the cause.

The Indy Fuel will host their second-ever Hockey Talks night on Friday, January 10, 2024, once again in collaboration with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

i-m-g_0941-659c58002c700.jpg

"The Hockey Talks mental health awareness initiative began in 2013, following the tragic passing of Canucks player Rick Rypien in 2011. Rick was a hockey hero, a son, a brother, a teammate, and a friend. The Vancouver Canucks are committed to honouring Rick’s legacy by telling his story and carrying out his mission to support youth and families struggling with mental health challenges."

Learn more about Hockey Talks HERE.

abs_r_h_rgb_c-65393a27063eb.png

The Fuel is proud to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield a local trusted health partner that offers numerous mental health resources and supports among other health services.

“We are focused on the whole health needs of individuals, families and communities as we join together with our community partners to encourage conversations about mental health,” said Dr. Kimberly Roop, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid President in Indiana. “The importance of emotional well-being continues to be at the forefront, as we continue to raise mental health awareness, provide education and training tools and offer community assistance with timely information and services. Our clinical experts are excited to work together with the Indy Fuel throughout the season to coordinate player visits to community based organizations and schools across Indiana to learn more about mental health stigma and mental health conditions – and how to talk about them.”

Learn more about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HERE.

 

Our Affiliates

Rockford Icehogs
Chicago Blackhawks