Game Day Preview: Americans look for sweep

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), play the Idaho Steelheads today in the final game of three this weekend between the two clubs. The Americans won the first two games of the series taking last night’s game 3-2. Allen will hit the road for Kansas City on Tuesday night for a matchup against the Mavericks.

ALLEN AMERICANS TONIGHT:

PREGAME SHOW: 3:30 PM CST

PUCK DROP: 4:05 PM CST

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ON THE CALL: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Friday, January 7, 7:05 pm against Tulsa. TICKETS

New Year’s Night: The Allen Americans won their third straight game, knocking off the Idaho Steelheads on Saturday night 3-2, to go two games over 500 for the first time this season (11-9-3-0). The Americans scored the go-ahead goal with 1:27 left in the final period when Branden Troock found Chad Butcher for the eventual game winning goal.

Big First: For the first time this season, the Americans have won back-to-back games at CUTX Arena. The Americans improved to 4-5-2 on home ice winning the first two games of the Idaho series.

Asuchak Scores Again: After going seven straight games without a goal, Spencer Asuchak now has goals in back-to-back games. Asuchak’s power play goal in the first period on Saturday night was his eighth goal of the year. He’s tied with Branden Troock for second overall on the team.

Troock On Fire: Americans forward Branden Troock has five goals in his last three games. He scored his eighth of the season on Saturday night. He’s tied for second overall on the team in points with 21. He has seven points over his last three games (5 goals and 2 assists). He has 13 points over his last six games.

Comparing Allen and Idaho:

Allen Americans:

Home: 4-5-2

Away: 7-4-1

Overall: 11-9-3

Last 10: 7-2-1-0

Allen Americans Leaders:

Goals: (9) Chad Costello

Assists: (16) Chad Costello

Points: (25) Chad Costello

+/-: (+6) Branden Troock

PIM: (46) Darian Skeoch

Idaho Steelheads:

Home: 11-4-0-0

Away: 5-6-0-1

Overall: 16-10-0-1

Last 10: 6-3-0-1

Idaho Steelheads Leaders:

Goals: (11) AJ White

Assists: (16) AJ White

Points: (27) AJ White

+/-: (+15) Casey Johnson

PIM: (38) Colby McAuley

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 3 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.

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