The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks and the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs, have tendered qualifying offers to seven players ahead of the 2019-20 ECHL season. Receiving qualifying offers are Woody Hudson, Alex Brooks, Braden Hellems, Eric Schurhamer, Reggie Traccitto, Jordy Stallard, and Louis
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Bernie Johns will not return as Fuel coach
The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks and the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs, announced Monday that Bernie John will not be returning as head coach for the 2019-20 ECHL season. “Bernie and I had a chance to sit down after the season, and after
Fuel trade for rights to Travis Brown
The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs announced Tuesday that they have acquired the ECHL rights to defenseman Travis Brown from the Wichita Thunder in exchange for forward Quentin Shore. Brown, 24, is currently with the San Antonio Rampage, where he made
Fuel stay strong down the stretch with win over Thunder
Fuel fall to Wings
Recap courtesy of Indy Fuel Communications The Indy Fuel (23-20-2-1) rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie the game in the third period, but the red-hot Kalamzoo Wings (23-20-0-3) responded with four straight goals to seize an 8-4 victory Wednesday night at Wings Event Center. Now separated by just one point in the Central Division
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
Fuel Fall At Wheeling
The Indy Fuel (19-17-1-0) began the second half of their schedule with a 3-2 loss to the Wheeling Nailers (18-16-2-0) Saturday night at WesBanco Arena. The two Central Division rivals will conclude a doubleheader in West Virginia Sunday afternoon. The Fuel fell victim to a resilient Nailers squad, who produced a
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
