INDY FUEL PIT STOP: WEEK 22

INDY FUEL WEEK TWENTY-TWO RESULTS 3-1-0-0

INDY FUEL OVERALL RECORD 33-22-5-1 (2nd in Central Division)

GAME 58 - FRIDAY, MARCH 15 VS TULSA - 3-0 W 

The Fuel hosted the Tulsa Oilers on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd of 6,322 fans. In their eleventh sellout of the year, the Fuel shut out Tulsa 3-0, giving Mitchell Weeks his fifth Fuel shutout and setting a new franchise record.

GAME 59 - SATURDAY, MARCH 16 VS TULSA - 4-3 W 

The Fuel hosted the Tulsa Oilers for the second night in a row, in front of 6,067 fans, before heading to Cincinnati to finish their weekend against the Cyclones. After going into the third period tied, Indy came away with the 4-3 win on a shorthanded goal by Matus Spodniak.

GAME 60 - SUNDAY, MARCH 17 AT CINCINNATI - 4-0 L

The Fuel looked to wrap up the weekend with a win on the road in Cincinnati. The penalty kill units reigned supreme for both sides in this game but Cincinnati held strong and took the victory 4-0 at home.

GAME 61 - TUESDAY, MARCH 19 AT WHEELING - 7-2 W

The Fuel kicked off their week with an early morning Education Day game in Wheeling against the Nailers who they are fighting for a second-place spot in the Central division standings. After a low-shot, high-scoring matchup, the Fuel took the win, 7-2.

ROSTER MOVES

• Cam Hausinger acquired in trade (03/15)
• Marcel Marcel recalled to Rockford (03/19)
• Andrew Perrott recalled to Rockford (03/19)

OIL DROPS

• Mitchell Weeks shut out Tulsa on Friday, saving all 27 shots, which set a new franchise record of five shutouts. He climbs to #12 on the ECHL goaltending rankings.
• Zach Driscoll set a new franchise goaltender wins record with his 41st Fuel win on Tuesday morning in Wheeling. He is ranked #16 on the ECHL goaltending rankings. 
• Kyle Maksimovich, who had two goals in Friday’s contest and one on Tuesday, is ranked 9th among rookies in the ECHL.
• Anthony Petruzzelli banked his 10th goal of the season against Wheeling on Tuesday. 
• Cam Hausinger, against his former team Wheeling, notched a goal and two assists on Tuesday. 

TEAM NOTES

• Indy had their first penalty shot over the weekend. It was taken by Kyle Maksimovich who scored the goal. 
• With a low penalty weekend against Tulsa, the Fuel’s average PIM per game is 15.56.
• The Fuel is 28-5-3 when scoring first, showing that the first goal is vital to the team’s momentum. 
• After sweeping Tulsa, the Fuel went 2-1-1 against the Mountain Division this year. 

INDY FUEL WEEK 23 SCHEDULE

• GAME 62 -  FRIDAY, MARCH 22 VS. CINCINNATI
• GAME 63 - SATURDAY, MARCH 23 VS. TOLEDO
• GAME 64 - SUNDAY, MARCH 24 VS. KALAMAZOO 

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UPCOMING FAN EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS

Get ready for lots of fun at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in 2024! Check out some of our upcoming promotions and special fan experiences!

• Friday, March 22 - Join the Indy Fuel for their Disability Awareness Night to support inclusion in the sport of hockey and the city of Indianapolis. It is also Do317 Night! Enjoy discounted snacks and drinks. Postgame autographs with your favorite Fuel players in the lobby.
• Saturday, March 23 - VROOOOOOOOM! Celebrate the Racing Capital of the World by checking out racing gear and activities around Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Cheer on the Fuel to help them speed by the Toledo Walleye on Racing Night! Donate to receive a special Indy Fuel x Lucas Oil belt bag! 
• Sunday, March 24 - Join the Indy Fuel for Nitro's Kids Club Takeover presented by PNC Bank. It's also Family Fun and Kids Eat Free Day! Get excited for fun family activities all night long. Kids under 12 eat free.

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 ninth season. Check out all the Fuel’s promotions, theme nights and get your tickets now HERE.

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