For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Americans Drop Game 3, 5-1 to Rapid City
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans dropped Game 3 of the series against the Rapid City Rush by a score 5-1 on Tuesday night, in front of a crowd just under 2,000 at CUTX Event Center.
The Rush broke open a close game in the middle frame outscoring the Americans 3-1. Spencer Asuchak had the only goal of the night for the Americans his first of the playoffs.
The Rapid City Rush outshot the Americans 48-to-22 for the game. Rapid City went two-for-four with the man advantage, while the Americans went 0-for-2. Calder Brooks and Logan Nelson each had two goals for the visitors.
Luke Peressini made his third straight start in the series. Peressini was pulled in the third period after giving up the fifth goal. The Americans have given up 111 shots in the last two games against Rapid City.
Game 4 is on Friday night in Allen with Rapid City leading the best-of-seven series 2-1. Tickets for Games 3 & 4 this weekend are on sale NOW by calling 972-912-1000.
ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Round One (Rapid City leads the Best of Seven Series 2-1)
#2 Rapid City Rush vs. #3 Allen Americans Game 1 – Rapid City 3 vs. Allen 2, FinalGame 2 – Allen 4 at Rapid City 3 Final OTGame 3 – Rapid City 5 at Allen 1 FinalGame 4 – Friday, April 29 at 7:05 p.m. CT at AllenGame 5 – Saturday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. CT at Allen (If Necessary)Game 6 – Monday, May 2 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Rapid City (If Necessary)Game 7 – Wednesday, May 4 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Rapid City (If Necessary)
About the Allen AMERICANS
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.
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