Americans Weekly

For Immediate Release:

Tuesday, January 4, 2021

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), completed a perfect week with a four-game sweep. The Americans opened the week with a 5-3 win in Wichita last Wednesday and swept a three-game series with the Idaho Steelheads over the weekend. The Americans play Kansas City on Tuesday night, and then back-to-back games with the Tulsa Oilers this weekend

Last Week’s Record:  4-0Overall record:  12-9-3-0 (27 Points)

Results:

12/29/21 @ Wichita, 5-3 Win 

12/31/21 vs. Idaho, 4-1 Win

1/1/22 vs. Idaho, 3-2 Win

1/2/22 vs. Idaho 5-3 Win  

 — Up Next —

Tuesday, January 4th, @ Kansas City Mavericks (Postponed)

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Independence, Missouri

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

Friday, January 7 vs. Tulsa Oilers

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Allen, Texas

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

Saturday, January 8, vs. Tulsa Oilers

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Tulsa, Oklahoma

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

— Team Leaders –

Goals – (10) Chad Costello

Assists – (17) Gavin Gould

Points – (27) Chad Costello

Power Play Goals – (4) Spencer Asuchak

Power Play Assists – (7) Chad Costello

Shorthanded Goals – (2) Spencer Asuchak

Shorthanded Assists – (1) Eric Roy and three others

Game Winning Goals – (3) Kris Myllari

First Goal – (2) Jack Combs and Gavin Gould

Insurance Goals – (2) Chad Costello and Gavin Gould

Penalty Minutes – (46) Darian Skeoch

Plus/Minus – (+5) Darian Skeoch

Shots on Goal – (84) Branden Troock

Save Percentage – (0.927) Antoine Bibeau

Goalie Wins – (3) Francis Marotte

Goals-Against Average – (2.53) Antoine Bibeau

Americans Notables:

Allen is 8-2-0 in their last 10 games.

Gavin Gould is second in Rookie Assist with 15.

Allen is sixth in the league averaging 16.25 penalty minutes per game

Allen is 0-3 in overtime games.

The Americans are 4-3-2 when scoring first.

The Americans power play ranks 15th overall at 18.5 %.

The Americans have given up the most shorthanded goals in the league with 10.

Antoine Bibeau improved to 5-0 overall this season with a 3-0 record last week.

The Americans are tied with Kalamazoo for the current longest winning streak at four games.

The Americans 21 shots in the second period last Wednesday night in Wichita, is tied for second most in the league this season in the second frame.

The Americans are 4-0 this season when leading after two periods.

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.