Americans Weekly

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), play two games this week against division rival Tulsa, starting on Friday night in Oklahoma. The Americans completed a perfect weekend with back-to-back wins over Idaho on Friday and Saturday night, sweeping the weekend series. The Americans have owned Idaho this year winning six straight games in the season series and knocking Idaho out of second place in the Mountain Division.

Last Week’s Record:  2-0-0Overall record:  23-22-6-1 (0.510 % and 53 Points)

Last Week’s Results:

Friday, March 4th: Allen 3 vs. Idaho 1, Final

Allen, Texas – The Americans scored the opening goal at the 9:09 mark of the opening period and never looked back in a 3-1 win over their division rival. Spencer Asuchak (18) scored the game winning goal on the power play in the second period. JC Campagna added another in the third frame as Allen goaltender Luke Peressini frustrated the Steelheads, stopping 31 shots.

Allen 4 vs. Idaho 2, Final

Allen, Texas – The Americans scored four of the first five goals in the game, chasing Idaho starter Jake Kupsky, in the second period, as the Americans cruised to a 4-2 victory on O’Reilly McDonalds Night in Allen. Josh Winquist scored a pair of goals, his 4h and 5th of the season, and his first two with Allen, since being traded to the Americans from Reading in late February. Jack Combs (18) and JC Campagna (7) scored the other two Allen goals. Luke Peressini stymied the Steelheads for the next night in a row stopping 32 shots, earning the number one star of the game for the second straight night.

Saturday, March 5th: DBU beats SMU in the first-ever Americans College Classic Championship Game:

  — Up Next —

Friday, March 11th at Tulsa Oilers

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Broadcast Info:  Streaming on Americans 24/7 and Flo Hockey TV

Tickets:

Saturday, March 12th at Tulsa Oilers

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Broadcast Info:  Streaming on Americans 24/7 and Flo Hockey TV

Tickets

— Team Leaders –

Goals – (23) Chad Costello

Assists – (36) Chad Costello

Points – (59) Chad Costello

Power Play Goals – (5) Spencer Asuchak

Power Play Assists – (13) Chad Costello

Shorthanded Goals – (2) Spencer Asuchak

Shorthanded Assists – (1) Eric Roy and five others

Game Winning Goals – (5) Spencer Asuchak

First Goal – (4) Chad Costello

Insurance Goals – (3) Chad Costello

Penalty Minutes – (86) Darian Skeoch

Plus/Minus – (+18) Kris Myllari

Shots on Goal – (154) Jack Combs

Save Percentage – (0.927) Antoine Bibeau *

Goalie Wins – (7) Antoine Bibeau *

Goals-Against Average – (2.69) Antoine Bibeau *

* In the AHL with Charlotte

Americans Notables:

Allen swept Idaho in a two-game weekend series.

Josh Winquist scored his first two goals with Allen on Saturday night. He was acquired in a trade from Reading in late February.

 Chad Costello leads the league in scoring with 59 points.

Chad Costello is third in the league in assists with 36.

Jack Combs has a five-game point streak for Allen (3 goals and 4 assists).

The Americans have won six straight games against Idaho.

Allen is 1-6 in overtime games, and 1-1 in shootouts.

Allen is 14-8-3-1 when scoring first.

Allen’s home power play ranks 14th in the league at 19.4 %.

Allen leads the league with 17 shorthanded goals allowed.

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.

The AMERICANS are a year-round interactive lifestyle brand, dedicated to our fans, partners, and the North Texas community. Beyond the sport, ice hockey connects people and improves the quality of life for all who play and watch.

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 3 AMERICANS having moved up to play in the NHL.

AMERICANS home games are played at the CUTX Event Center, located in The Village at Allen. Parking is free to all fans, and the team’s official post game parties take place nearby at Bar Louie, featuring AMERICANS players and the World Famous “Allen Ice Angels.”

Tickets for home games are available at AllenAmericans.com/tickets or by calling 972-912-1000.