Game Day Preview: Series shifts to KC

Allen, TEXAS – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), continue their five-game series tonight against the Kansas City Mavericks at 7:05 pm. The Americans took two of the three games in Allen last week. The Americans return home on Saturday night to play the Wichita Thunder at 7:05 pm. Tickets for Saturday night’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

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Saturday, February 19, vs. Wichita, 7:05 pm TICKETS

Costello Hits Another Milestone: Chad Costello picked up his 400th point with Allen, in last Friday night’s 3-1 loss to Kansas City. Costello scored his 19th goal of the season to achieve the milestone.

Antoine Bibeau back to Charlotte: Goalie Antoine Bibeau was recalled by the Seattle Kraken and reassigned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) from the Allen Americans on Monday. Bibeau made the start Wednesday and Friday going 1-and-1 for the week. He is 7-3-1 overall with Allen, and 3-1-1 with Charlotte. Bibeau got a backup opportunity with the Kraken in early January. The resident of Victoriaville, PQ is a former NHL Draft Pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Troock Expected to Return This Week: Americans forward Branden Troock missed all three games with a lower-body injury this week. Troock has not played since January 28th. He is expected return this week in Kansas City. 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.

Leading the ECHL: The Allen Americans lead the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season with 16. The Florida Everblades are right behind them with 14. Allen has scored six shorthanded goals this season in 43 games. Spencer Asuchak has two of the six.

Costello Tied for ECHL Scoring Lead: Chad Costello is tied for the league lead in points with 50. He is second overall in the league in assists with 31.

Overtime Funk: The Americans are 1-5 in overtime games this season. The team is 1-1 in shootout games.

Comparing Allen and KC:

Allen Americans:

Home: 11-10-2-0

Away: 8-8-3-1

Overall: 19-18-5-1

Last 10: 5-4-1-0

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (19) Chad Costello

Assists: (31) Chad Costello (Leads the ECHL)

Points: (50) Chad Costello (Leads the ECHL)

+/-: (+15) Kris Myllari

PIM: (76) Darian Skeoch

Kansas City Mavericks:

Home: 13-8-1-0

Road: 9-14-1-0

Overall: 22-22-2-0

Last 10: 4-5-1-0

Kansas City Mavericks Team Leaders:

Goals: (20) Darik Angeli

Assists: (27) Marcus Crawford

Points: (44) Darik Angeli

+/-: (+19) Nick Pastujov

PIM: (221) Mikael Robidoux

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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.