MICHAEL LACKEY SIGNS AS INDY’S FIRST GOALTENDER

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs announced Tuesday that they have signed goaltender Michael Lackey to a standard player contract for the 2021-22 season.

Lackey, 24, comes to the Circle City after spending the 2020-21 season with the Orlando Solar Bears. Appearing in 24 games for the Solar Bears last season, the 6-foot-4, 214-pound goaltender registered a 3.64 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage. 

Prior to turning pro, Lackey played five NCAA seasons with Harvard University and Providence College. The native of Washington, DC played in a total of 76 NCAA games earning a 2.41 goals-against average and .914 save percentage while helping the Crimson to the 2016-17 ECAC Championship. 

With the signing of Lackey, the Fuel have ten forwards, four defensemen and one goaltender signed for the 2021-22 season. Stay tuned to Indy Fuel social media pages for more player signings throughout the offseason.

Opening Night of the 2021-22 Indy Fuel season arrives on October 23, and Ticket Plans are now on sale! Lock up your seat for every second of the action 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 TikTok (IndyFuel) for news, updates, contests and much more throughout the 2021-22 season.

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