Americans Weekly

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), swept the three-game series against the Wichita Thunder last week, completing their first perfect week of the season, and extending their winning streak to three games. This week the Americans host the Orlando Solar Bears, for the first time since the 2017-2018 season.

Last Week’s Record:  3-0Overall record:  8-8-3-0 (19 Points)

— Last Week’s Games —

Thursday, December 9 @ Wichita Thunder

Score: 5-4 W

Game Winning Goal: Chad Costello

Winning Goalie: Francis Marotte

Losing Goalie: J. Theut

Francis Marotte: Saves: 15

Francis Marotte: Shots: 19

Americans Box Score

Friday, December 10 @ Wichita Thunder

Score: 5-4 W

Game Winning Goal: Jack Combs

Winning Goalie: Hayden Lavigne

Losing Goalie: E. Buitenhuis

Hayden Lavigne: Saves 35

Hayden Lavigne: Shots: 39

Americans Box Score

Sunday, December 12 vs. Wichita Thunder

Score: 4-2 W

Game Winning Goal: Jack Combs

Winning Goalie: Francis Marotte

Losing Goalie: E. Buitenhuis

Francis Marotte: Saves 23

Francis Marotte: Shots: 25

Americans Box Score

 — This Week’s Games —

Friday, December 17, vs. Orlando Solar Bears

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Allen, Texas

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

Saturday, December 18, vs. Orlando Solar Bears

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Allen, Texas

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

— Team Leaders –

Goals – (9) Chad Costello

Assists – (14) Gavin Gould

Points – (22) Chad Costello

Power Play Goals – (3) Spencer Asuchak

Power Play Assists – (6) Chad Costello

Shorthanded Goals – (2) Spencer Asuchak

Shorthanded Assists – (1) Eric Roy and three others

Game Winning Goals – (2) Jack Combs and Kris Myllari

First Goal – (2) Jack Combs and Gavin Gould

Insurance Goals – (1) Chad Costello and Zach Hall

Penalty Minutes – (46) Darian Skeoch

Plus/Minus – (+5) Darian Skeoch

Shots on Goal – (59) Branden Troock

Save Percentage – (0.920) Antoine Bibeau

Goalie Wins – (3) Francis Marotte

Goals-Against Average – (2.77) Antoine Bibeau

Americans Notables:

The Americans are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games.

Rookie Luke Henman scored his first career Hat Trick on Friday night.

Allen is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.

Spencer Asuchak played in his 500th professional game on Sunday.

Allen is 1-0 in Shootout Games this season.

Chad Costello is 14th in the league in scoring with 22 points.

Luke Henman is second overall in Rookie Shooting Percentage at 28.6 %.

Allen is tied for seventh in the league averaging 15.95 Penalty Minutes per game.

Allen is 4-3-2 when Scoring First.

The Americans will play Orlando this week for the first time since the 2017-2018 season.

The Americans Power Play ranks 11th overall at 19.7 %.

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.