Game Day Preview: Americans host Oilers, 7:05 pm

Allen, TEXAS – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), continue their homestand tonight at 7:05 pm against the Tulsa Oilers. The Americans are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Wichita Thunder on Wednesday. Following the game tonight against Tulsa, the Americans will travel to Tulsa for a Saturday night game at BOK Center. Tickets for tonight’s game are available at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

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 and Maurice Fitzgerald

Game Promotion: Ortho Texas Military Appreciation Night

Next Home Game: Wednesday, February 9, vs. Kansas City, 7:05 pm TICKETS

Rally Falls Short: The Allen Americans scored late in the third period on Wednesday night to cut the Wichita lead to a one-goal game, but were unable to get the tying goal, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Wichita Thunder at CUTX Event Center. Jackson Leppard had the only Allen goal, his 11th of the season from Kris Myllari and Phil Beaulieu. Wichita added an empty-net goal in the final minute to seal the Wichita victory. The Americans had the only power play goal of the night going 1-for-5. The Thunder outshot the Americans 33-29 for the game.

Hall and Bethune Return: Americans forwards Jared Bethune and Zach Hall returned to the Americans lineup on Wednesday night. Hall and Bethune both missed the previous three games. Both were held without a point in their return. Bethune has 11 points in 34 games, while Hall has six points in 13 games.

Troock Misses Another Game: Americans forward Branden Troock suffered a lower-body injury last weekend that kept him out of the Americans lineup the last two games. Troock, who was signed as a free agent this season has 30 points in 29 games (13 goals and 17 assists). The former Dallas Stars Draft Pick is averaging 1.03 points per game. He is listed as day to day.

Kearley Makes Allen Debut: The Allen Americans acquired defenseman Jake Kearley this week from the Florida Everblades for future considerations. The 26-year-old defenseman who grew up near Toronto, played in 24 games for the Everblades this season and had two points and 54 penalty minutes. He made his Allen debut on Wednesday night and played just under 16 minutes and had no points with two shots on goal.

Comparing Allen and Tulsa:

Allen Americans:

Home: 9-8-2-0

Away: 8-8-2-1

Overall: 17-16-4-1

Last 10: 4-5-0-1

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (18) Chad Costello

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

Points: (44) Chad Costello (Second in ECHL)

+/-: (+10) Kris Myllari

PIM: (68) Dawson Butt

Tulsa Oilers:

Home: 13-9-0-1

Road: 8-8-0-0

Overall: 21-17-0-1

Last 10: 6-4-0-0

Tulsa Oilers Team Leaders:

Goals: (22) Dylan Sadowy

Assists: (18) Jack Doremus

Points: (39) Dylan Sadowy

+/-: (+17) Mike McKee

PIM: (73) Jimmy Soper

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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.