INDIANAPOLIS – The Rockford IceHogs, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the ECHL’s Indy Fuel, announced Thursday that they have recalled defenseman Cliff Watson and assigned defenseman Jacob Leguerrier to the Fuel.
Assigned to the Fuel on October 27, Cliff Watson has played two games for the Fuel, earning two assists. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound defenseman signed a 2-way contract with the IceHogs this season after splitting last year between Indy and Rockford. Skating in two games for the IceHogs before being assigned to Indy, Watson tallied one assist.
A fifth-round draft pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft (126th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens, Jacob Leguerrier has skated in two games for the IceHogs this season. The 20-year-old defenseman played four years for the Soo Greyhounds (OHL) before turning pro. Through four years he skated a total of 226 games earning 12 goals, 52 assists and 185 penalty minutes.
Leguerrier joins the Fuel ahead of a two-game weekend where they host the Iowa Heartlanders on Friday and night and visit the Wheeling Nailers on Sunday.
Various ticket options are now on sale for the Fuel’s 8th season at Indiana Farmers Coliseum! 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 and Instagram (IndyFuel) for news, updates, contests and much more throughout the 2021-22 season.
About Lou Malnati’s
Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time and are excited to partner with the Indy Fuel. Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep-dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. They are celebrating 1 year in Indy with the opening of their third location in Broad Ripple as a dine-in, carry out or delivery location. You can also go to the West 85th St or Carmel location for carryout or delivery.
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