Game Recap: Americans fall in Tulsa

Americans Box Score

Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), dropped a 4-2 decision to the Tulsa Oilers on Saturday night in Oklahoma ending their five-game winning streak.

The Americans scored 24 seconds into the opening period when DJ Jerome found the back of the net but that was the only lead, they would enjoy. The Oilers scored four of the next five goals in their two-goal win.

“We couldn’t get anything going offensively,” said Americans forward Chad Costello. We had some chances in the third period but couldn’t get the tying goal.”

The Oilers added an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the Americans fate. The loss was the first of the season for goalie Antoine Bibeau (6-1).

The Americans went 0-for-2 on the power play, while the Oilers were without a power play in the game.

The Americans return to action on Wednesday night at home against Tulsa. Get your seats online NOW on www.allenamericans.com.

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.