The Indy Fuel returned home Saturday night to host the Wichita Thunder in the teams’ fourth showdown in a row, and emotions were running high. Tuesday’s game saw multiple fights and a final of 5-3, which came after Indy had taken two-straight on the Thunder’s ice, so the Fuel were looking
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Fuel Acquire Goaltender Gordon Defiel from South Carolina
The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, announced Monday that they have acquired goaltender Gordon Defiel in a trade with the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for future considerations. Defiel, 25, holds a 6-6-0 record alongside a 2.77 goals against average and
Fuel’s Alex Brooks Selected as ECHL All Star Replacement
The ECHL announced Thursday that Indy Fuel defenseman Alex Brooks has been selected to the 2019 CCM/All-Star Classic roster, replacing former Fuel defender Neil Manning. Manning was released from his contract with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs on Tuesday, leaving the organization to play in Europe. Brooks, 27, will be making his
Rockford assigns Mattheson Iacopelli to Indy, Manning to Rockford
The American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs announced this week that they have assigned forward Matheson Iacopelli to the Indy Fuel, while recalling defenseman Neal Manning. Iacopelli will join the Fuel ahead of a three-game weekend, starting Friday night against the Fort Wayne Komets. Iacopelli, 24, has two goals and two assists
Fuel Welcome Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Bryan Bickell at January 19 Game
The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliates of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, announced Monday that three-time Stanley Cup Champion Bryan Bickell will be the special guest for the Fuel’s Blackhawks Night, taking place on Saturday, January 19 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Fans in attendance will have
Fuel’s Neil Manning Selected to 2019 ECHL All Star Roster
Indy Fuel defenseman Neil Manning was selected to the 2019 ECHL All-Star Roster on Monday afternoon. Manning will represent the Fuel as part of the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2019 ECHL All-Star Classic in Toledo, Ohio on Monday, January 21. Manning, 27, leads all Fuel defenders in point scoring with
Icehogs recall Manning and McArdle
The American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs announced Thursday that they have recalled defensemen Neil Manning and Josh McArdle from the ECHL’s Indy Fuel. Manning, 27, leads all Fuel defenders in point scoring with 17 points (2g, 15a) in 29 games this season. The native of Nanaimo, British Columbia ranks third on
Matt Tomkins named Goaltender of the Week
Indy Fuel: Week 6 Pit Stop; Team heads to Utah for 3 crucial away games vs. Grizzlies
Fuel’s Kevin Lankinen recalled by Rockford
The American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs announced Sunday that they have recalled goaltender Kevin Lankinen from the ECHL’s Indy Fuel. Lankinen, 23, is undefeated through three starts with the Fuel, posting a 2.33 goals against average and a .910 save percentage. The Chicago Blackhawks-contracted netminder stopped 27 of 30 shots Saturday