The Indy Fuel have announced a three-year ECHL affiliate extension with the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs
The Indy Fuel have announced a three-year ECHL affiliate extension with the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs. The extension includes the option for two additional years.
Since their inception as the ECHL's 23rd franchise prior to the 2014-15 season, the Fuel have served as an affiliate to the Blackhawks. This marks the second time Indy has agreed to an partnership extension, with the previous coming in May 2019.
"We are thrilled to renew our affiliation once again with the Indy Fuel," said IceHogs President and General Manager of Hockey Operations Mark Bernard. "For the past 10 seasons, the relationship between organizations has been productive and impactful. Jim Hallett, Larry McQueary, and Duncan Dalmao have always treated our players with the utmost professionalism, and we look forward to continuing our partnership."
The Indy Fuel earned a 39-25-6-2 record during the 2023-24 season, good for a second-place finish in the Central Division. However, the Fuel were eliminated in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season, falling to the Wheeling Nailers in five games.
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