Game Day: Americans travel to Ohio

For Immediate Release:

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Game Day: First Trip this Season to the Eastern Time Zone

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), open a three-game series in Ohio tonight against the Cincinnati Cyclones. The Americans are coming off back-to-back losses to the Wichita Thunder last weekend. The Americans are in fifth place in the Mountain Division just ahead of the Wichita Thunder. The game gets underway tonight at 6:30 pm. Pregame show at 6:00 pm. The Americans return home on March 4th against Idaho. Tickets are available at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:00 pm CST

Puck Drop: 6:30 pm CST

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Friday, March 4th vs. Idaho TICKETS

Kneen Returns from AHL: Defenseman Nolan Kneen has been returned to the Allen Americans by the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). In 14 games this season with the Checkers he had six points.

Looking to end Two-Game Skid: The Allen Americans dropped back-to-back games to the Wichita Thunder last Friday and Saturday night, both games by scores of 4-3. On Saturday night, the Americans scored two quick goals, both by Spencer Asuchak in the second period to even the game at 3-3, however Wichita scored the final goal of the game halfway through the final period and held on for a one-goal victory. Francis Marotte (5-5-2) made the start for Allen and suffered the loss between the pipes.

 Butcher Placed on Injured Reserve: Allen Americans forward Chad Butcher, who missed the last three games has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury.  In 18 games with Allen this season he has 19 points.

Leading in a Bad Way: The Allen Americans lead the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season with 17. The Florida Everblades are right behind Allen with 14. Allen has scored seven shorthanded goals this season in 47 games. Spencer Asuchak leads the team with two shorthanded goals.

Comparing Allen and Cincinnati:

Allen Americans:

Home: 11-11-2-0

Away: 10-9-3-1

Overall: 21-20-5-1

Last 10: 4-5-1-0

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (21) Chad Costello

Assists: (36) Chad Costello (Tied for the ECHL lead)

Points: (57) Chad Costello (Leads the ECHL)

+/-: (+20) Kris Myllari

PIM: (80) Dawson Butt and Spencer Asuchak

Cincinnati Cyclones:

Home: 16-9-1-0

Road: 9-11-2-0

Overall: 25-20-3-0

Last 10: 4-4-2-0

Cincinnati Cyclones Team Leaders:

Goals: (17) Justin Vaive and Lincoln Griffin

Assists: (30) Louie Caporusso

Points: (45) Louie Caporusso

+/-: (+20) Dajon Mingo

PIM: (86) Justin Vaive

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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.