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AMERICANS COLLEGE CLASSIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY MORNING WITH SMU VS UNT

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ALLEN, TX, October 12, 2021 – The AMERICANS COLLEGE CLASSIC returns to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (#RinkOfRed) this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. CT as the SMU Mustangs face the North Texas Mean Green prior to the AMERICANS’ home game against the Newfoundland Growlers at 2:05 pm.

This is the first year of the AMERICANS COLLEGE CLASSIC, which launched this past November featuring collegiate club hockey programs from Texas Christian University (TCU), Southern Methodist University (SMU), the University of North Texas (UNT), and Dallas Baptist University (DBU).

The inaugural event is presented, in part, by FAST SIGNS PLANO, which is owned by former AMERICANS Defenseman Nolan Descoteaux who played four seasons of college hockey at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2014.

The first game of the Classic saw the DBU Patriots down the Horned Frogs of TCU by a score of 12-1 back on November 14.  DBU will play the winner of the SMU/UNT game for the Americans College Classic Championship on Saturday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. CT.

The third-place game will take place on Friday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. CT.  Both games will be played before Allen Americans games against the Idaho Steelheads.

Each game in the College Classic is paired with an AMERICANS ECHL game, allowing Season Ticket Members (STMs) and walk-up fans to double their hockey value, as seats for one game are usable as admission to the other that day.

Tickets for the College Classic are on sale now. Tickets for AMERICANS regular season home games, are also on sale now via Ticketmaster, as well as the club’s official website, AllenAmericans.com.

WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING ABOUT THE AMERICANS COLLEGE CLASSIC

“The AMERICANS College Classic is a great opportunity to grow awareness of college hockey in Dallas-Fort Worth and showcase the high level of talent within Texas ACHA hockey. The Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference is proud to have two teams, TCU and SMU, in the College Classic, and we wish them the best of luck as they compete against DBU and UNT in what is sure to be a very exciting tournament!” Michael Authier, TCU Head Coach | Commissioner, Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC)

“We are absolutely thrilled to once again partner with the AMERICANS and help grow local college hockey as an opportunity for players to see us as options to pursuing higher education while continuing to play the game we all love.”Jim DePaolo, Dallas Baptist University Head Coach

“At UNT Hockey, we are incredibly excited to participate in the first-ever AMERICANS College Classic. Our mission is to not only grow the game of hockey at our university, but throughout the DFW area and the state of Texas. College hockey in Texas is reaching new heights, and the Allen AMERICANS have recognized that.”William Kinard, UNT Club Hockey President

“The AMERICANS College Classic is going to be the next step forward for college hockey in the state of Texas. SMU Hockey is honored to be a part of this tournament and looks to bring the title to The Hilltop! Pony Up!”. Taylor Isom, SMU Hockey President

About The Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club

The Allen AMERICANS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY CLUB is a member of the ECHL, the world’s top Double-A hockey league, and is the affiliate of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Seattle Kraken.

Founded in 2009, the club is owned by Jack D. Gulati, known internationally as the “Serial Entrepreneur.” Championship Hockey is the backbone of the franchise, with the Red having captured back-to-back ECHL Kelly Cup Championships in 2014-15 & 2015-16 and two Central Hockey League President’s Cups in 2012-13 & 2013-14. Over the years, more than 323 players have worn the Red Sweater, with 4 AMERICANS having moved up to play in the NHL.

Tickets for home games at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center are available at AllenAmericans.com/tickets or by calling 972-912-1000.

Upcoming Home Games

Full Schedule
TEXAS TECH NIGHT
Friday, April 5th
TEXAS TECH NIGHT
Puck Drops:
7:10 PM CDT
Credit Union of Texas Event Center
Adirondack Thunder
ADK Adirondack Thunder
at
Allen Americans
ALN Allen Americans
Credit Union of Texas Event Center
WIZARD NIGHT
Saturday, April 6th
WIZARD NIGHT
Puck Drops:
7:10 PM CDT
Credit Union of Texas Event Center
Adirondack Thunder
ADK Adirondack Thunder
at
Allen Americans
ALN Allen Americans
Credit Union of Texas Event Center
GIRL SCOUT DAY
Sunday, April 7th
GIRL SCOUT DAY
Puck Drops:
2:10 PM CDT
Credit Union of Texas Event Center
Adirondack Thunder
ADK Adirondack Thunder
at
Allen Americans
ALN Allen Americans
Credit Union of Texas Event Center

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