Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), defeated the Kansas City Mavericks in overtime on Wednesday night by a score of 4-3 in front of an announced crowd of 5,496 in Allen.
Spencer Asuchak had his best game of the season scoring two times. He gave the Americans the lead 1:42 into the second frame scoring his first of the night, and 13th of the season from Jackson Leppard and Chad Costello. He saved his best for last, netting the game winner in overtime at 4:11 of the extra session scoring number 14 of the year and giving the Americans their first win over Kansas City this season.
“We were the better team on Wednesday night,” said Captain Spencer Asuchak. “We never felt like we were going to lose this game. Combs (Jack) got us to even, and at that point the talk on the bench was, finish the job. I was in a great position in front of the goal and able to put it in the back of the net. We needed this win.”
JD Dudek had the other goal for the Americans, his third of the season. Eric Roy returned to the Allen lineup and logged twenty-three minutes of ice time. Kansas City won the faceoff battle 30-to-29.
Antoine Bibeau returned from Charlotte to get the win. He improved to 7-2-1 on the season. Jackson Leppard failed to score and saw his four-game goal streak come to an end.
Game 2 of the three-in-three in Allen is on Thursday night at 7:05 pm. Call 972-912-1000 for tickets.
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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