Americans Peressini wins Goalie of the Week

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Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of Seattle Kraken (NHL), announced today that goalie Luke Peressini, has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week.

Luke Peressini went 3-0 last week in three starts against the Wichita Thunder. The rookie netminder leads the Americans in wins this season with eight (8-4-0), with a sparkling 0.929 save percentage.

“We haven’t been a kind team to our goalies this season,” said Americans Head Coach and General Manager Steve Martinson, yet Peressini has been our best goalie since he arrived.”

Peressini was acquired from the Worcester Railers in January. The 27-year-old netminder played parts of four seasons of college hockey at the University of Western Ontario, where he had a total of 31 wins.

“A great team effort these last few games, ” noted Peressini. “No goalie wins this award by himself. We are battling for a playoff spot and last week was definitely a step in the right direction”

The Allen Americans return to action this weekend with three games against the Toledo Walleye.

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.

The AMERICANS are a year-round interactive lifestyle brand, dedicated to our fans, partners, and the North Texas community. Beyond the sport, ice hockey connects people and improves the quality of life for all who play and watch.

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 3 AMERICANS having moved up to play in the NHL.

AMERICANS home games are played at the CUTX Event Center, located in The Village at Allen. Parking is free to all fans, and the team’s official post game parties take place nearby at Bar Louie, featuring AMERICANS players and the World Famous “Allen Ice Angels.”

Tickets for home games are available at AllenAmericans.com/tickets or by calling 972-912-1000.