Fuel Fall 1-0 in Shootout After Scoreless Battle With Adirondack

Tempers flare on the ice as the overtime period ends

A scoreless battle stretched through three periods and a seven-minute overtime Saturday night at the Fishers Event Center, but the Indy Fuel came up just short, falling 1-0 to the Adirondack Thunder in a shootout.

Despite the loss, the Fuel secured one point in the ECHL standings. The lone tally of the night came in the shootout’s third round, when Adirondack’s Brannon McManus slipped the puck into the net. Indy was unable to convert on any of its three attempts.

Defense dominated from start to finish, with both teams unable to capitalize on several power-play opportunities in regulation or the 3-on-3 overtime session.

Goaltending was the story on both ends of the ice. Fuel netminder Owen Flores delivered another strong performance for the second straight night, while Adirondack’s Jeremy Brodeur matched him save for save to preserve the shutout.

Adding to the atmosphere, the Fuel took the ice in retro Indianapolis Racers jerseys for Racer Night, drawing an energetic crowd.

The Fuel now hit the road for a Wednesday matchup in Wheeling. They return home after Thanksgiving, hosting in-state rival Fort Wayne on Friday before welcoming Cincinnati on Saturday.