Game Day Preview: Americans open series in Toledo

For Immediate Release:

Friday, March 25th, 2022

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), open a weekend series tonight in Ohio against the Toledo Walleye. In the only meeting between the two teams the Americans beat the Walleye 3-1 on January 24th, 2015. Jamie Schaafsma, Gary Steffes and Rylan Schwartz were the Allen goal scorers. Riley Gill got the win in net. Puck drop tonight is at 6:15 pm CST. Tickets for all remaining home games are on sale NOW at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 5:45 pm CST

Puck Drop: 6:15 pm CST

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels

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The Only Meeting Between the Two Clubs: The Americans beat the Walleye 3-1, on January 24th, 2015. Jamie Schaafsma, Gary Steffes and Rylan Schwartz were the Allen goal scorers that night. Riley Gill stopped 21-of-22 Walleye shots to get the win. Allen at Toledo Box Score, 1/24/15

Americans Sweep Wichita: The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, completed the three-game sweep of the Wichita Thunder on Sunday afternoon. Two, third period goals led the Americans to victory. Jack Combs goal at 17:24 of the third period, his 19th of the season, was the game winner for Allen. Jackson Leppard added an empty net goal in the final minute to secure the Allen win. Neither team was able to score on the power play. Allen was 0-for-5, while Wichita went 0-for-2.

Luke Peressini Wins Goalie Award: Americans Rookie goalie Luke Peressini was named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goalie of the Week last week. He went 3-0 with three victories over Wichita. In Sunday’s 3-1 win, he stopped 37-of -38 shots. Peressini leads the Americans in wins this year with eight (8-4-0). It was the first time in his professional career that the rookie won a weekly award.

Beaulieu with a BIG Week: Phil Beaulieu continued his hot play with a goal and an assist last Sunday, in the Americans 3-1 win over Wichita. He had six points last week and was a finalist for ECHL Player of the Week. He has a goal and an assist in his last two games.

Combs Nearing Two HUGE Milestones: Americans forward Jack Combs is approaching two big milestones in his career. He is two points away from 600 (598), and seven goals away from 300 for his professional career. Combs recently reached 300 assists (306).

Comparing Allen and Toledo:

Allen Americans:

Home: 15-12-2-0

Away: 12-12-4-1

Overall: 27-24-6-1

Last 10: 5-4-1-0

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (25) Chad Costello

Assists: (40) Chad Costello

Points: (65) Chad Costello

+/-: (+21) Kris Myllari

PIM: (98) Spencer Asuchak

Toledo Walleye:

Home: 19-8-1-1

Road: 21-8-0-1

Overall: 40-16-1-2

Last 10: 6-4-0-0

Toledo Walleye Team Leaders:

Goals: (21) Brandon Hawkins and John Albert

Assists: (45) TJ Hensick

Points: (65) TJ Hensick

+/-: (+25) TJ Hensick

PIM: (112) Cole Fraser.

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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.

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