CHARLOTTE RETURNS DEFENSEMAN NOLAN KNEEN TO ALLEN

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), announced today that defenseman Nolan Kneen has been released from his Professional Tryout.

Nolan Kneen played in 14 games with the Charlotte Checkers and had six points (1 goal and 5 assists). The 22-year-old blueliner is in his second season of professional hockey.

The former Western Hockey League player played in 40 games with the Americans over the last two seasons and has 17 points (6 goals and 11 assists).

The Americans travel to Cincinnati tomorrow and begin a three-game series against the Cyclones on Thursday. The Americans return home on Friday, March 4th against the Idaho Steelheads. Call 972-912-1000 for 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