FUEL RECEIVE THREE FROM AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL's Rockford IceHogs announced Friday that forward Riley McKay and defensemen Mike Lee and Keoni Texeira have been assigned to the Indy Fuel. 

McKay, 22, returns to the Fuel with 26 ECHL games under his belt. The Swan River, Manitoba native has tallied five goals, six assists and 118 penalty minutes for the Fuel this season. In his second year pro, McKay has played in a total of 13 AHL games for the IceHogs earning one assist and 25 penalty minutes.

Texeira, 24, has skated in 30 games with the Fuel this season tallying three goals, 12 assists and six penalty minutes. Serving as the team’s captain, Texeira is in the middle of this third season with the Fuel and fourth-year pro. The native of Rancho Cucamonga, California has appeared in 210 ECHL games, earning 20 goals, 92 assists and 155 penalty minutes. 

Lee, 25, joined the IceHogs on January 9th after he returned from a tryout with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Skating in 27 games for the Fuel this season, Lee has tallied five goals, 22 assists and four penalty minutes. Currently in his second professional season, Lee has appeared in 3 AHL contests, registering two penalty minutes.

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, carryout or delivery location. You can also go to the West 85th St or Carmel location for carryout or delivery.

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