The Indy Fuel hit the road to West Valley City, Utah, for their first matchup against the Utah Grizzlies in six years,  emerging victorious with a 4-2 win. Showing scoring depth and resilience, the Fuel outshot the Grizzlies 32-24 and overcame a season-high 42 penalty minutes to secure the win.

First Period: Hausinger Strikes First

The game started on a tense note as Indy’s Chris Cameron was penalized for interference just 45 seconds in. However, the Fuel’s penalty kill proved solid, not allowing Utah a single shot during the power play.

At 12:51, Cam Hausinger opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, assisted by Brandon Saigeon and Darby Llewellyn. The Fuel dominated the period, outshooting the Grizzlies 11-2 while successfully killing another penalty late in the frame.

Second Period: Burke’s Revenge

The second period showcased Nathan Burke’s determination against his former team. At 3:26, Burke netted a goal with assists from Bryan Lemos and Andrew Bellant, extending his goal streak to two games. Utah responded at 8:13 with a goal from Gianni Fairbrother, but the Fuel quickly regained control.

Burke struck again at 15:30, assisted by Lemos and Cameron, to make it 3-1. A heated moment followed when Hausinger dropped gloves with Fairbrother, who incurred an additional penalty for removing his jersey pads during the fight. The Fuel capitalized on the power play, with Colin Bilek scoring to extend the lead to 4-1. Lemos tallied his third assist of the night, and Burke tallied his third point.

Third Period: Record-Breaking Drama

The final period saw heightened physicality. Just minutes in, Hausinger cemented his place in the Fuel’s record books by accumulating 32 penalty minutes in a single game, surpassing the previous franchise record of 28. The Grizzlies attempted to claw back, with Tyson Upper scoring his first professional goal at 15:27, narrowing the deficit to 4-2.

Despite pulling their goalie late in the game, Utah could not close the gap. The Fuel’s defense and goaltender Luke Gaudreau held firm, killing off another penalty in the final seconds.

Looking Ahead

The win not only highlighted the Fuel’s offensive firepower but also their ability to handle adversity in a penalty-heavy contest. Indy will look to carry this momentum into their next two games against Utah on Friday and Saturday before returning home.

Game Stats
Shots on Goal: Indy 32, Utah 24
Power Play Goals: Indy 1, Utah 0
Penalty Minutes: Indy 42, Utah 25