INDIANAPOLIS - The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, unveiled Wednesday their promotional schedule for the 2018-19 season at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Fuel kick off their fifth anniversary season in the Circle City with an Opening Weekend doubleheader on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13. Information regarding on-sale dates for single-game tickets will be announced soon.

The most exciting game night experience in the ECHL returns with 36 dates of unforgettable theme nights, unbeatable discount nights, special guest appearances and incredible giveaways. With something in store for every fan, the 2018-19 season promises to be the most memorable to date - while still providing the same affordable, family fun that fans have come to expect from the Fuel.

Returning for 2018-19 are several fan favorites, including Pucks & Paws (Nov. 10), the Teddy Bear Toss (Dec. 15), Hockey For Indy (Feb. 8) and the always-popular Blackhawks Night (Jan. 19) - celebrating the Fuel's NHL affiliate with a special visit from a Chicago hockey legend and an anthem performance from the one-and-only Jim Cornelison. Kids of all ages can meet some of their favorite characters on Marvel Super Hero™ Night(Nov. 24) and Nickelodeon Night (Dec. 29), while surprise guest appearances are in store for Netflix Night (Jan. 11) and Made In America (March 30).

Other highlights of the Fuel's 2018-19 home schedule include rally towel giveaways during Opening Weekend (Oct. 12-13), a Zach Miskovic bobblehead giveaway (Dec. 21), a visit from the DC Superheroes (March 23) and a Fuel mini-helmet giveaway as part of Fan Appreciation Night (April 5).

On top of the stacked lineup of unique theme nights, the Fuel offer a variety of weekly promotions that will help fans get the most of their visit without emptying their wallets! Fuel Do317 Nights are back for 2018-19, offering $3 beer and sodas, $1 hot dogs and $7 limited edition t-shirts on select Friday night games. The tastiest deals are saved for weekday games; guests can enjoy food and beverage specials on $2 Tuesdays, and everyone in attendance can enjoy free All-You-Can-Eathot dogs, burgers, popcorn and nachos during each Thursday game. Finally, bring your skates and hit the ice with the Fuel after Sunday home game as a part of Family Fun Day.

Ticket plans for the 2018-19 season at Indiana Farmers Coliseum are available now at IndyFuelHockey.com, and range from full-season options to the brand-new six-game Mini Plans. Fans can view the entire promotional schedule by clicking here, and make sure to sync every Fuel game to your digital device.

The Fuel kick off their fifth anniversary season during Opening Weekend on October 12-13! Lock up your seat for every second of the action at Indiana Farmers Coliseum with a Fuel Ticket Plan - grab yours by heading to IndyFuelHockey.com or by calling the Fuel front office at 317-925-FUEL. Don't forget to follow the Fuel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (IndyFuel) for news, updates, contests and much more throughout the offseason.

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