Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), defeated the Newfoundland Growlers 2-1 on Star Wars Night in Allen.
Allen rookie netminder Chase Perry notched his first professional win stopping 35 of 36 Growlers shots. The St Paul, Minnesota native was a late start for the Americans.
“Chase (Perry) played great tonight,’ said Americans Captain Spencer Asuchak, on with the Americans broadcast during the postgame show. “He was confident out there and didn’t give up many rebounds.”
Dawson Butt and Spencer Asuchak provided the goals for the Americans, who won for the second night in a row. Butt scored early in the first period after Kolten Olynek stole the puck from behind the Growlers net and hit Dawson Butt with the pass for his second goal of the season. Spencer Asuchak scored the eventual game winning goal in the third period, tipping a pass from Phil Beaulieu into the Newfoundland net for his 12th goal of the season.
There was only one power play in the game, and it came early in the opening period. Darian Skeoch was assessed a roughing penalty at the 6:53 mark. The Americans successfully killed off the Growlers power play.
Americans forward Branden Troock left the game early with an injury and never returned. He is questionable for Sunday afternoon’s game.
The Americans look for the sweep on Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:05 pm. Be sure to join us early for the Americans College Classic as SMU faces North Texas at 10:30 am. The doors open at 10:00 am.
| 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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