Details announced for 2018 ECHL All-Star Fan Fest

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indy Fuel, in conjunction with the ECHL, announced details Thursday for the 2018 ECHL All-Star Fan Fest, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers. Kicking off the All-Star festivities, the 2018 ECHL All-Star Fan Fest will take place from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 14 at The Pavilion at Pan Am.

Fans in attendance can enjoy a wide array of entertainment options throughout the day in anticipation for the 2018 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic on Monday, Jan. 15 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Hockey Hall of Fame will be on hand with a variety of interactive activities and exhibits, including displays of ECHL and NHL trophies and memorabilia. Fans can enjoy a live performance from Indianapolis' own Hunter Smith Band, while having the chance to get autographs from Indy Fuel players, ECHL All-Stars and league mascots.

An assortment of food and beverage options will be available for purchase throughout the event, as well as a selection of ECHL All-Star Classic merchandise. More event details will be announced in the coming months - visit ECHLAllStarClassic.com for a full listing of Fan Fest activities and attractions.

Tickets for the ECHL All-Star Fan Fest are only $5 when purchased in advance, and $10 at the gate. Fan Fest tickets are available by visiting ECHLAllStarClassic.com, or by calling the Fuel ticket office at 317-925-FUEL.

For the first time in ECHL history, the 2018 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic will feature four teams, representing each of the league's divisions. In a format similar to those adapted by the NHL and AHL All-Star Games, the four teams will compete in a 3-on-3 tournament in order to crown a winner. The 2018 CCM/ECHL All-Star Skills Competition will take place between the semifinal and championship rounds of the tournament.

About Central Indiana Honda Dealers: Comprised of 10 dedicated dealerships covering both Greater Indianapolis and all of Central Indiana, the Central Indiana Honda Dealers are proud to present Fan Fest in support of ECHL players everywhere and our own Indy Fuel. Our Central Indiana Honda Dealers include Kokomo Honda, Hubler Honda, Tom Wood Honda, Victory Honda of Muncie, Honda of Fishers, Indy Honda, Penske Honda, Andy Mohr Honda, Terry Lee Honda, and Ed Martin Honda.

The CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic is coming to Indianapolis in 2018! The best players in AA hockey take the ice at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on January 15 as part of a celebration of professional hockey in the Circle City, which will include NHL legend Wayne Gretzky. Visit ECHLAllStarClassic.com for more information and to purchase your tickets, and become an All-Star Insider to get event updates, ticket information and special offers delivered right to your inbox.

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