Game Day: Playoffs Open Tonight in Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), open Round 1 of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs tonight in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Puck drop is at 8:05 pm CST. The pregame show begins at 7:35 pm. Games 3, 4 and 5 (if necessary) in Allen are on sale NOW at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 7:35 pm CST

Puck Drop: 8:05 pm CST

Watch Live: FLOHOCKEY.TVListen Live:  AMERICANS 24/7

On the Call: Tommy Daniels

Next Home Game: Tuesday, April 26 vs. Rapid City (Game 3)  TICKETS.

Last Meeting vs. Rapid City 1/26/22: The Rapid City Rush defeated the Americans 3-2 at CUTX Event Center. The Rush outscored the Americans 3-1 through the first two periods of play. The Americans cut the lead to one goal with three and a half minutes left in the third period when Branden Troock scored his 12th goal of the season, but the Rush held on for the win. Hayden Lavigne made the start for the Americans that night suffering the loss. He stopped 34-of-37 shots on net. Rapid City outshot the Americans 17-to4 in the first period. The Americans went 0-for-4 on the power play.

Playoff Roster: Luke Peressini G, Francis Marotte G, Kris Myllari D, Ben Carroll D, Nick Albano D, Darian Skeoch D, Nolan Kneen D, Jake Kearley D, Jared Bethune F/D, Spencer Asuchak F, Jackson Leppard F, Branden Troock F, Chad Butcher F, Colby McAuley, Chad Costello F, Jack Combs, Justin Young F, Josh Winquist F, Corey Durocher F.

2021 Postseason: The Allen Americans finished with the top record in the Mountain Division last season and went as far as the Western Conference Finals. The Americans dropped a Best-of-Five series to the Fort Wayne Komets 3- 1, losing three straight games in the series. It was the furthest the team had gone in a playoff year since going to the Kelly Cup Finals in 2016.

Costello Finishes Strong: Chad Costello finished the regular season with a four-point night against the Iowa Heartlanders last Saturday night. Costello finished sixth overall in the scoring race with 72 points. It was his first season with the Americans that he didn’t finish with over 100 points.

Familiar Playoff Foe: The Americans and Rush are no strangers to a postseason matchup. The Americans eliminated Rapid City in the 2015 playoffs 4-2. Allen outscored the Rush 29-to-17 in the six-game series. Allen went on to win the Kelly Cup that season beating the South Carolina Stingrays in seven games.

Paulsen Signs in the Division: Former Americans forward Tyler Paulsen, who was released last week by the Americans has signed in the Mountain Division. Paulsen signed with the Tulsa Oilers this week. The 5- foot-8 forward was acquired earlier this season from Worcester.

Comparing Allen and Rapid City Postseason

Allen Americans:

Home: 0-0

Away: 0-0

Overall: 0-0

Last 10: 0-0

Allen Americans Final Regular Season Numbers:

Goals: (27) Spencer Asuchak

Assists: (46) Chad Costello

Points: (72) Chad Costello

+/-: (+18) Jake Kearley

PIM: (135) Darian Skeoch

Rapid City Rush:

Home: 0-0

Road: 0-0

Overall: 0-0

Last 10: 0-0

Rapid City Rush Final Regular Season Numbers:

Goals: (29) Brett Gravelle

Assists: (30) Alec Butcher

Points: (60) Logan Nelson

+/-: (+14) Callum Fryer

PIM: (83) Keegan Iverson

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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.