Game Day: Americans face Dallas Stars Affiliate this Weekend

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), open a two-game weekend series tonight against the Idaho Steelheads at 7:05 pm. The Americans have won four in a row against Idaho. Start your Friday off with doubleheader hockey beginning at 3:30 pm with the Americans College Classic. One ticket gets you in for both games. Tickets are available at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 1:35 pm CST

Puck Drop: 2:05 pm CST

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Saturday, March 5th vs. Idaho TICKETS.

Combs Milestone: With an assist over the weekend against the Cincinnati Cyclones, Americans forward Jack Combs reached another milestone collecting assist number 300 for his professional career.

Streak Against Idaho: The Allen Americans are on a streak of four straight wins against the Idaho Steelheads going back to November 27th. The Americans swept a three-game series against the Idaho Steelheads over New Year’s Weekend. The Americans record against Idaho this season is 4-1-1.

Americans looking to end losing skid: The Americans dropped the final game of the series against the Cincinnati Cyclones last Sunday afternoon by a score of 4-2. Jack Combs provided both goals for Allen, his 16th and 17th of the season. He was tied for lead in shots with three. Branden Troock had two assists in defeat. The Americans went 0-for-4 on the power play. Allen’s power play ranks 18th overall in the league at 17.9 %.

Tight at the Bottom of the Mountain: With the Americans loss on Sunday afternoon, combined with Kansas City’s 2-0 shutout win over Utah, the Americans dropped to last overall in the Mountain Division. The Americans are the only team in the division under 0.500 (0.490).

Bibeau back to Charlotte: Americans goaltender Antoine Bibeau was recalled by the Charlotte Checkers this week. Bibeau appeared in two of the three games against Cincinnati last week going 0-1-1. The Seattle Kraken prospect leads the Americans in goalie wins this season with seven (7-4-2).

Comparing Allen and Idaho:

Allen Americans:

Home: 11-11-2-0

Away: 10-11-4-1

Overall: 21-22-6-1

Last 10: 4-5-1-0

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (23) Chad Costello

Assists: (36) Chad Costello (Tied for the ECHL lead)

Points: (59) Chad Costello (Leads the ECHL)

+/-: (+19) Kris Myllari

PIM: (82) Darian Skeoch

Idaho Steelheads:

Home: 20-7-1-0

Road: 9-14-1-1

Overall: 29-21-2-1

Last 10: 4-5-1-0

Idaho Steelheads Team Leaders:

Goals: (19) AJ White

Assists: (28) AJ White

Points: (47) AJ White

+/-: (+11) Will Merchant

PIM: (44) Colby McAuley

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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.