FUEL HOST WICHITA THUNDER ON FRIDAY NIGHT

GAME DAY TIMING:

6:00 P.M.: Doors open

7:00 P.M.: Puck drop

HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE NIGHT:

Join the Indy Fuel for their Hockey is for Everyone Night to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the sport of hockey and the City of Indianapolis.

Stick around after the game for postgame autographs in the lobby with select players!

PARKING: Parking at Indiana State Fairgrounds is $10. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to park due to anticipated large crowds at the Fairgrounds.

TICKETS: Tickets for today’s game can be purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office or online HERE. Kids two and under do not need a ticket as long as they sit on the lap of a ticketed patron.

BAG POLICY: The Indy Fuel now follow the same bag policy as all Indiana State Fairgrounds events. All bags are subject to search upon entering the arena. All bags larger than 14” x 14” x 6” (backpacks, suitcases, duffel bags, etc.) are prohibited. Please plan accordingly to help facilitate a quick and efficient entry process. Please report suspicious bags to an Indiana Farmers Coliseum team member.

You can view the entire Game Day Guide with everything you’ll need to know by clicking HERE.

ABOUT THE HOCKEY: 

INDIANAPOLIS- The Fuel are hosting the Wichita Thunder for a two game set this weekend. This is the first time these two teams will play this season, as the Fuel battles for a first place spot in the Central division.

LAST TIME OUT

The last time these two teams played was last season on November 30 when the Fuel visited Wichita and defeated the Thunder 3-2. Seamus Malone netted the game winner while Mitchell Weeks had 26 saves. 

SCOUTING REPORT 

The Wichita Thunder come into this game 17-26-7-0 on the season. They are currently in second to last place in the Western Conference after earning two points on Wednesday night with a win over the Iowa Heartlanders. They have 149 goals for this season and are on a three game winning streak.

RECORD BREAKING 

Friday night is a big night for the Fuel as they are set to make history in a few different ways. If Indy wins, it will be their eighth win in a row which sets a new franchise win streak record. If Zach Driscoll records a win, it will be his 40th Fuel win, matching the franchise record set by Matt Tomkins. Additionally, Fuel media intern Eva Hallman will be in the booth as a color commentator with Fuel play-by-play announcer Andrew Smith to broadcast the game. This marks the first time a woman has been in the booth for the Fuel.

ABOUT THE INDY FUEL:

The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks and the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs, have returned to Indiana Farmers Coliseum for their tenth season. Check out all the Fuel’s promotions, theme nights and get your tickets now HERE.

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