Road Trip Heads South to Wichita

Wichita, Kansas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), close out a three-game road trip tonight against the Wichita Thunder at 7:05 pm. The two teams will battle it out again on Saturday night in Allen, as part of a doubleheader day of hockey. The 13th annual Allen Police vs. Allen Fire Charity Hockey Game faces off at 5:05 pm. One ticket is good for both games. Tickets are available at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:35 pm CST

Puck Drop: 7:05 pm CST

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Saturday, February 19, vs. Wichita, 7:05 pm TICKETS

Americans Finish the Game Shorthanded: The Allen Americans held off the Kansas City Mavericks on Wednesday night winning 5-4 at Cable Dahmer Arena. Down 2-1  in the second period, the Americans rallied to grab the lead 3-2 and never looked back taking four out of five in the five-game series. JC Campagna had the game winning goal for Allen, his second of the season and third point in two games. Due to an injury and a game misconduct, the Americans finished the game with just 12 players.

Skeoch Returns Tonight: Americans defenseman Darian Skeoch returns to the ice tonight after serving his two-game suspension in the games on Tuesday and Wednesday in Kansas City. Ben Carroll is on the road trip but missed both games in KC due to an upper body injury.

Troock Placed on Injured Reserve: Americans forward Branden Troock, who has not played since January 29th with a lower-body injury missed another game on Wednesday night. The Americans forward has been placed on the injured reserve list.

Leading the ECHL: The Allen Americans lead the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season with 16. The Florida Everblades are right behind Allen with 14. Allen has scored seven shorthanded goals this season in 45 games. Spencer Asuchak leads the team with two shorthanded goals.

Comparing Allen and Wichita:

Allen Americans:

Home: 11-10-2-0

Away: 10-8-3-1

Overall: 21-18-5-1

Last 10: 6-3-1-0

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (21) Chad Costello

Assists: (33) Chad Costello (Tied for the ECHL lead)

Points: (54) Chad Costello (Leads the ECHL)

+/-: (+20) Kris Myllari

PIM: (76) Darian Skeoch

Wichita Thunder:

Home: 11-11-5-0

Road: 9-10-2-0

Overall: 20-21-7-0

Last 10: 7-1-2-0

Wichita Thunder Team Leaders:

Goals: (17) Peter Crinella

Assists: (27) Brayden Watts

Points: (42) Jay Dickman

+/-: (+6) Sean Allen

PIM: (109) Sean Allen

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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.