The Indy Fuel closed out a three-game weekend set with a 3-1 loss to the Utah Grizzlies, as the visitors capitalized late to secure the win in their final road appearance before relocating next season.

A scoreless first period saw Indy control much of the play despite an early deficit in shots. After being outshot 6-2 midway through the opening frame, the Fuel responded with nine consecutive shots and finished the period with an 11-7 advantage. Both teams had limited special teams opportunities, but neither could convert.

Indy broke through first in the second period when Alex DiPaolo found the net at 8:41, finishing off assists from Jadon Joseph and Cody Laskosky. The Fuel had chances to extend the lead, including a pair of power plays, but came up empty.

Utah answered late in the period as Luke Manning tied the game at 15:20. Moments later, tensions boiled over with a multi-player scrum that resulted in a lone penalty against Indy. The Fuel penalty kill held firm, and the teams entered the second intermission tied 1-1, with Indy leading in shots 18-14.

The Grizzlies seized control early in the third period when Mike Gelatt scored to give Utah its first lead of the weekend. Indy had a late opportunity to even the score with a power play midway through the period but was unable to break through against a disciplined Utah defense.

In the final minutes, Fuel head coach Duncan Dalmao pulled goaltender Ryan Ouellette for an extra attacker and used a timeout to set up a potential equalizer. However, Gelatt sealed the outcome with an empty-net goal in the closing moments.

Despite outshooting Utah and generating consistent pressure, the Fuel were unable to capitalize on key opportunities, dropping the weekend finale 3-1.

The Grizzlies currently play in West Valley City, a suburb of Salt Lake City, but team ownership has been working with the ECHL on moving the franchise to a new market beginning with the 2026–27 season.  While the league has approved relocation in principle, the exact destination city has not been firmly finalized in public announcements.