Game Recap: Americans fall in overtime

For Immediate Release:

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Postgame Recap: Matt Burge and Tommy Daniels

Allen, TX – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliates of the Seattle Kraken, fell in overtime on Saturday night 4-3 to the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati.

The Americans struck early in the first period as J.C. Campagna (5) knocked one into the open net to put the Americans on the board at the 2:34 mark of the opening period. Cincinnati would tie the score midway through the first period when Cyclones forward Jesse Schultz fired one past Antoine Bibeau from the left circle o even the score at 1-1

Spencer Asuchak (18) would give the Americans their second lead of the game, tipping one past Cyclones netminder Michael Houser to put the Americans up 2-1. The lead would be short lived as Cincinnati would strike on a power play of their own minutes later to even the game at 2-2. Former Americans defenseman Josh Burnside broke the tie at the 12:46 mark scoring his first professional goal giving the Cyclones a 3-2 lead after two periods of play.

Branden Trook (14) tied the game again just 46 seconds into the final frame taking a pass from newly acquired forward Josh Winquist, his first point with the Americans to even the game at 3-3. Neither team could break the tie in the third period, sending the contest to overtime.

The Americans had a couple chances to end the game in overtime but couldn’t convert. It would be the home team getting the extra point as Matt McLeod ended the game firing a shot through the legs of Antoine Bibeau as the puck trickled across the line for the Cyclones victory.

Goalie Antione Bibeau would put forth a fantastic effort in the defeat, recording 32 saves out of a possible 36 shots.

With the loss on Saturday night, the Americans dropped under 0.500 and extended their losing streak to four games.

The Americans will conclude their three-game series against the Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday afternoon before returning back to the Credit Union of Texas Center to face off against the Idaho Steelheads on Friday night.

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.