Game Day Preview: Allen looks to take two in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), play the second game of a two-game series in Cincinnati tonight. The Americans beat Cincinnati on Wednesday night 5-4 at Heritage Bank Center. The Americans handed the Cyclones their first regulation loss two days ago. The Americans have won back-to-back games after losing four in a row.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:00 pm CST

Puck Drop: 6:35 pm CST

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Next Home Game: 12/2/22 vs. Rapid City Rush

Last Game: The Allen Americans never trailed in the game beating the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday night 5-4. Hank Crone and Jack Combs each scored twice to lead the way for the Americans. After dropping four in a row, the Americans have won back-to-back games. Allen goaltender Luke Peressini made several big saves in the third period to help the Americans start the road trip with a win. Peressini is expected to start tonight with an E-Bug backing him up.

Pochiro extends streak to five: Americans forward Zach Pochiro extended his point streak to five games with his fifth goal of the season on Wednesday night. Pochiro took a pass from Colton Hargrove and fired the puck into the Cincinnati net on a one-timer from the left circle to put the Americans on top 2-1 in the second period. The goal for Zach Pochiro was his 99th professional goal.

Flodell remains in Ottawa: Ottawa Senators prospect Logan Flodell was recalled by the Ottawa Senators last week and assigned to their AHL affiliate Belleville.

Hank Crones big Night: Americans forward Hank Crone had his biggest night as a pro on Wednesday night with two goals and two assists to lead the Americans to a 5-4 victory over Cincinnati. He finished a plus-two for the game with four shots on net.

Remaining Perfect: The Allen Americans are a perfect 4-0, when they score the first goal of the game. Hank Crone’s fifth goal of the season on Wednesday night in the opening frame gave the Americans the early 1-0 lead.

Blachman serves first of two: Americans forward Nico Blachman served the first of a two-game suspension on Wednesday night in Cincinnati. He can return to the lineup Saturday in Fort Wayne.

Comparing Allen and Cincinnati

Allen Americans:

Home: 2-2-1-0

Away: 2-2-0-0

Overall: 4-4-1-0

Last 10: 4-4-1-0

Allen Americans Leaders:

Goals: (6) Jack Combs

Assists: (8) Liam Finlay

Points: (9) Jack Combs

+/-: (+8) Liam Finlay

PIM: (39) Nico Blachman

Cincinnati Cyclones:

Home: 3-1-0-1

Road: 4-0-0-0

Overall: 7-1-0-1

Last 10: 7-1-0-1

Cincinnati Cyclones Leaders:

Goals: (7) Justin Vaive

Assists: (10) Louis Caporusso

Points: (13) Louis Caporusso

+/-: (+12) Jason Smereck

PIM: (46) Arvin Atwal