Game Day Preview: Two players headed to the American Hockey League.

Allen, Texas– The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), play the Tulsa Oilers tonight at the Classic of Texoma Rink of Red. This will be the second of four games this week for the team. Allen enters tonight’s game four points out of a playoff spot in the Mountain Division. The puck drops at 7:05 PM

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:45 pm CST

Puck Drop: 7:05 pm CST

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels and Maurice Fitzgerald

Official Postgame Bar: Dodies Cajun

Next Home Game: 1/28/23 vs. Tulsa Oilers, 7:05 PM CST

Two Players headed to the AHL: The Allen Americans announced two AHL transactions today, as goalie Luke Peressini was signed to a player tryout with the Belleville Senators. Hank Crone was loaned today to the Ontario Reign. The Americans signed goalie Justin Kapelmaster to a contract last evening. He will be the backup netminder tonight.

Americans win the season series – The Americans beat the Kansas City Mavericks on Wednesday night 3-2 at CUTX Event Center. Chase Perry was outstanding between the pipes stopping 43 of 45 Mavericks shots. Liam Finlay scored the game winning goal, his 14th of the season earning the first star of the game. The Americans won the season series against Kansas City 4-1. With the victory the Americans climbed to within four points of fourth place Kansas City for the final playoff spot in the Mountain Division.

Pochiro back tonight: Zach Pochiro served the second of his two-game suspension on Wednesday night. He is eligible to return to the Americans lineup tonight against Tulsa.

 Tied for Third: Rookie forward Hank Crone extended his point streak to a season-high 10 games on Wednesday, scoring his 20th goal of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mavericks. He is tied for third overall in the ECHL in scoring with 48 points (20 goals and 28 assists), eight points behind the scoring leader Zach O’Brien.

Robidoux set to return tonight: Americans forward Mikael Robidoux served the final game of his seven-game suspension on Wednesday. He is eligible to return to the Americans lineup tonight.

Climbing the Mountain: The Americans have played the last 17 games against Mountain Division opponents. That trend continues tonight against the Tulsa Oilers. The Americans are 10-7-0 in that 17-game stretch.

Streaking: Americans forward Colton Hargrove continues to be one of the hottest players in the league. He is currently on a season-high 12-game point streak. He has 18 points over that stretch with 11 goals and seven assists.  Hargrove is third overall on the team in scoring (15 goals and 17 helpers).

Gould makes his Allen return: Gavin Gould who was acquired from South Carolina last week made his return to the Allen lineup on Wednesday. He had 0 points in 10 minutes of work.

Comparing Allen and Tulsa

Allen Americans:

Home: 6-8-1-0

Away: 10-12-0-0

Overall: 16-20-1-0

Last 10: 7-3-0-0

Allen Americans Leaders:

Goals: (20) Jack Combs and *Hank Crone

Assists: (28) *Hank Crone

Points: (48) *Hank Crone

+/-: (+5) Chad Butcher

PIM: (82) Zach Pochiro

*In the AHL

Tulsa Oilers:

Home: 9-9-3-1

Away: 3-8-3-0

Overall: 12-17-6-1

Last 10: 4-5-0-1

Tulsa Oilers Leaders:

Goals: (17) Eddie Matsushima

Assists: (20) Max Golod

Points: (28) Eddie Matsushima and Jimmy Soper

+/-: (+3) Eddie Matsushima

PIM: (43) Alex Kromm

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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) Ottawa Senators

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 Americans 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.

Tickets for home games at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center are available at AllenAmericans.com/tickets or by calling 972-912-1000.