THUNDERBOLTS PREPARE FOR THREE GAME WEEKEND VERSUS PEORIA 

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 Evansville, Ind: After a week off, the Thunderbolts return to action with a three-game set against the Peoria Rivermen, starting Friday night at Ford Center, followed by a pair of games in Peoria.

 The Week Ahead: 

 

The Thunderbolts host the Peoria Rivermen on Friday night at Ford Center, opening face-off at 7:00pm CT.  Following the game will be a postgame fireworks show inside Ford Center.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.  On Saturday and Sunday, the Thunderbolts will play against the Rivermen at Peoria Civic Center. Saturday’s game begins at 7:15pm CT, while Sunday’s game will be a 3:15pm CT afternoon start.  Both games can be viewed online with a paid membership to SPHL TV through HockeyTV or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network; at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/listen, or via the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel.

 

Scouting the Opponent: 

Peoria Rivermen: 
    • Record: 10-3-4, 24 Points, T-6th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Alec Hagaman/JM Piotrowski (9 Goals Each)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Alec Hagaman (21 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Eric Levine (7-3-2, .933 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 21-22 Record vs PEO: 1-1-0
The Rivermen handily defeated Vermilion County on Sunday night in Peoria. Mike Laidley and JM Piotrowski opened the scoring in the first period, while Mitchell McPherson added a pair of second period goals to put the Rivermen in front 4-0 after two periods.  Mathieu Cloutier and Piotrowski scored in the third period, sandwiching the Bobcats’ lone goal from Houston Wilson, to conclude the scoring in the 6-1 victory.  Goaltender Eric Levine had a busy night and played a heavy role in shutting down Vermilion County, only allowing a single goal on 39 shots faced.

Call-up Report 

– Kyle Thacker (Cincinnati Cyclones – ECHL) 
– Games Played: 18 (5 with Iowa Heartlanders, 13 with Cincinnati) 
– 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 3 Point, 6 PIM

– Cooper Jones (Idaho Steelheads – ECHL) 
            – Games Played: 7 (1 with Jacksonville IceMen, 6 with Idaho) 
– 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, 0 PIM

– Cole Stallard (Iowa Heartlanders – ECHL) 
– Games Played: 17
– 3 Goals, 4 Assists, 7 Points, 27 PIM

– Scott Kirton (Cincinnati Cyclones – ECHL) 
            – Games Played: 1
– 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, 0 PIM

Transactions:  

Tue. 12/28: Scott Kirton loaned to Cincinnati (ECHL)
Tue. 12/28: Ned Simpson claimed off waivers from Vermilion County
Mon. 12/27: Ryan Edquist returned from loan to Iowa (ECHL)
Fri. 12/17: Dylan Mills signed to contract
Fri. 12/17: Tyriq Outen signed to contract

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

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