Game Day: Star Wars Night in Allen

Allen, TEXAS – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), ended their four-game losing streak on Friday night in Allen, knocking off the top team in the North Division, the Newfoundland Growlers, by a score of 3-2, in front of 2,385 fans in Allen. Jack Combs provided most of the offense with a shorthanded and power play goal (11,12). Hayden Lavigne made his sixth straight start to get the win. He stopped 22 of 24 Newfoundland shots. Tonight is STAR WARS NIGHT in Allen. After taking a break last season, one of the most popular promotions on the calendar returns. The Americans will wear specialty Star Wars jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:35 pm CST

Puck Drop: 7:05 pm CST

Watch Live: FLOHOCKEY.TVListen Live:  AMERICANS 24/7

On the Call: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Sunday, January 30th vs. Newfoundland, 2:05 pm TICKETS

Take That Shorty: The Americans had given up a shorthanded goal in three straight games. That streak ended on Friday night. Jack Combs added a shorthanded goal for Allen. It was the first shorthanded goal for the Americans since December 12th.

Asuchak Notches Assist in Return: Americans forward Spencer Asuchak made his return to the Americans lineup on Friday night assisting on Jack Combs power play goal. Asuchak was released from his PTO with Charlotte on Thursday. He is tied with Branden Troock for third on the team in scoring with 30 points.

Hall leaves Friday’s Game with an Injury: Americans forward Zach Hall left Friday night’s game with an upper-body injury in the first period. He played just a little over eight minutes before departing to the Americans locker room.

Butcher and Gould to the IR: Chad Butcher suffered an upper-body injury on Wednesday night and was placed on injured reserve. He’s expected to miss a couple weeks. The news for Gavin Gould was worse. Gould was placed on the IR with a lower-body injury that will have him out for the remainder of the season.

Comparing Allen and Newfoundland:

Allen Americans:

Home: 7-7-2-0

Away: 8-8-2-1

Overall: 15-15-4-1

Last 10: 2-6-1-1

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (17) Chad Costello

Assists: (26) Chad Costello (Second in ECHL)

Points: (43) Chad Costello (Second in ECHL)

+/-: (+12) Kris Myllari

PIM: (68) Dawson Butt

Newfoundland Growlers:

Home: 6-5-1-0

Road: 11-3-1-0

Overall: 17-8-2-0

Last 10: 3-5-2-0

Newfoundland Growlers Team Leaders:

Goals: (12) Zach O’Brien

Assists: (19) Zach O’Brien

Points: (31) Zach O’Brien

+/-: (+11) Orrin Centazzo

PIM: (52) James Melindy

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AMERICANS WEAR ONLINE!Buy your Allen Americans wear online TODAY

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.