Bibeau joins team in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), announced today that Antoine Bibeau has been assigned to the Americans from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).

Antoine Bibeau returns after spending the last couple weeks with the Checkers. In seven starts this season with Charlotte, he is 3-1-1 with 2.56 goals against average.

Bibeau will get the start tonight for the Americans in the first game against Cincinnati. He leads Allen in wins this season with a record of 7-3-1. He also has the best goals against average 2.69 and save percentage 0.927.

Nolan Kneen also makes his return to the Allen lineup tonight from Charlotte (AHL).

The start time for tonight’s contest is 6:30 pm CST. The Americans pregame show with Tommy Daniels is at 6:00 pm CST.

The Americans return home on Friday, March 4th for a weekend series against the Idaho Steelheads. TICKETS

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.