The Indy Fuel beat the Wheeling Nailers 4-1 Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The Fuel celebrated their NHL affiliate Chicago Blackhawks with their annual Blackhawks Night, featuring Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison, some members of the Blackhawks Ice Crew, and Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk. Former Blackhawks player Dave Bolland was scheduled to appear, but will be rescheduled for a future game due to snow storms keeping him in Toronto. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey)
- A Nailers fan shows some love for Yushiroh Hirano (WHL – 9).
- Indy Fuel mascot Nitro and Chicago Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk pose for photos as the Fuel players skate around during introductions.
- Chicago Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison sings the National Anthem at the Indy Fuel’s Blackhawks Night.
- The Indy Fuel’s Blackhawks Night includes appearances by Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison, Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk, and some members of the Blackhawks Ice Crew.
- Alex D’Orio (WHL – 33) makes a save.
- Josh McArdle (IND – 12) checks Ryan Scarfo (WHL – 36) into the boards.
- Justin Almeida (WHL – 10) scores the lone Wheeling goal against Dan Bakala (IND – 30).
- Dan Bakala (IND – 30) makes a save.
- Michael Doherty (IND – 24) checks Spencer Trapp (WHL – 26) into the boards.
- Spencer Trapp (WHL – 26) skates the puck between Derian Plouffe (IND – 11) and Bobby MacIntyre (IND – 22).
- Dan Bakala (IND – 30) makes a save against Graham Knott (WHL – 23).
- Alex D’Orio (WHL – 33) makes a save against Derian Plouffe (IND – 11) on a penalty shot.
- Bobby MacIntyre (IND – 22) gets high fives from the Indy Fuel bench after his goal.
- Michael Doherty (IND – 24) checks Spencer Trapp (WHL – 26) into the boards.
- Indy Fuel mascot Nitro waves the victory flag.