INDY FUEL PIT STOP: WEEK 8

• INDY FUEL WEEK SEVEN RESULTS 0-1-1-0
• INDY FUEL OVERALL RECORD 8-7-1-1 (4th in Central Division)

GAME 17 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 VS. IOWA - 4-3 L

The Fuel packed the house with a sellout crowd for their first ever game at Fishers Event Center as they took on the Iowa Heartlanders. Despite taking a lead in the second period, the Fuel fell to Iowa 4-3. 

GAME 18 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 VS. IOWA- 2-1 L

The Fuel hosted the Iowa Heartlanders for the second night in a row. In a low scoring battle, Indy forced overtime and ultimately fell 2-1 to Iowa.

ROSTER MOVES

• Forward Sam Ruffin has been traded to Adirondack (ECHL) for future considerations (12/05)
• Goaltender Ben Gaudreau has been recalled by Rockford (12/08)
• Defenseman DJ King has been recalled by Rockford (12/08)
• Forward Cam Hausinger loaned to Chicago Wolves (AHL) (12/08)
• Signed Goaltender Marco Costantini to standard player contract (12/09)

OIL DROPS

• Ryan Gagnier scored his second goal of the season and the first goal in the new Fishers Event Center on Friday against Iowa.
• Darby Llewellyn, in the first minute of the game Saturday, scored a shorthanded goal. He was assisted by Jordan Martin. It was the lone Fuel goal in Saturday’s contest and the first shorthanded goal this season for Indy.
• Rookie goaltender Ben Gaudreau had a weekend save percentage of .857, facing 42 shots.

TEAM NOTES

• The Fuel had an outstanding 12,849 people attend the inaugural home opener weekend in the new Fishers Event Center!
• Indy's penalty kill remains strong, as the Fuel is ranked second in the league for overall penalty killing.
• Despite not having captain Chris Cameron, the Fuel’s defense still is ranked first with the least amount of shots against per game with 23.06. It is a 3-shot margin between the Fuel and the next team.  

INDY FUEL WEEK 9 SCHEDULE

• GAME 19 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 VS. ALLEN
• GAME 20 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 VS. KALAMAZOO 
• GAME 21 - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT KALAMAZOO 

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UPCOMING FAN EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS

Get ready for lots of fun at Fishers Event Center this season! Check out some of our upcoming promotions and special fan experiences!

• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 - Drop everything now! Bring your best "dress" and celebrate Eras Night (Indy Fuel’s Version) on December 13. The Fuel have a “big reputation” as they take on the Allen Americans. Stay after the game for a post-game jersey auction that will never go out of “style.”
• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14- Teddy Bear Toss is back for the first time at the Fishers Event Center! Bring a stuffed toy to throw on the ice when the Fuel score their first goal! All toys will be donated to local charities.

ABOUT THE INDY FUEL:

The Indy Fuel are the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks and the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. The Fuel are now playing at the new Fishers Event Center. Information and tickets can be found HERE. 

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