Fort Wayne makes first-ever regular season visit

Allen, Texas– The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), host the Fort Wayne Komets tonight, in the first game of a three-game series between the two teams. The Americans have a 1-0 record against Fort Wayne this season, winning the only game between the non-division clubs on November 19th 5-4 in a shootout. Tickets for all three games are available online at www.allenamericans.com

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:45 pm CST

Puck Drop: 7:05 pm CST

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

On the Call: Tommy Daniels and Maurice Fitzgerald

Postgame Party: Dodies Cajun in the Village at Allen

Next Home Game: 2/10/23 vs. Fort Wayne Komets, 7:05 PM

Ten and Counting: Liam Finlay extended his point streak to 10 games on Saturday night scoring a goal and adding two assists in the Americans 8-1 win in Utah. During his 10-game point streak he has 17 points (9 goals and 8 assists).

 Road Sweep: The Allen Americans extended their winning streak to three games, with an 8-1 victory over the Utah Grizzlies last Saturday night at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City. The Americans have won 10 out of their last 12 games.

18 and Counting: Colton Hargrove extended his point streak to 18 games, with a hat trick last Saturday night in the Americans 8-1 win over the Utah Grizzlies. His 18-game point streak is the longest current streak in the ECHL.

Mountain Streak Ends: The Americans played their last 23 games against Mountain Division opponents.  In that 23-game stretch, the team put together a record of 15-8-0. That Mountain Division stretch ends tonight as the team opens a three-game series against Fort Wayne

Perry Runner Up: Americans netminder Chase Perry was named the ECHL/Warrior Hockey goaltender of the week last week putting together three solid wins that included a 37-save shutout against the Tulsa Oilers. Perry finished runner up in that category this week going 2-0 with a 0.966 save percentage in two wins over Utah.

Crone top three– Americans rookie forward Hank Crone extended his point streak to a season-high 13-games with three assists last Saturday in Utah. Crone has 55 points (22 goals and 33 assists). He leads all rookies in points.

Wild Ending: The Americans and Utah Grizzlies combined for 150 penalty minutes last Saturday night in Allen’s 8-1 win over the Grizzlies. Utah had 77 penalty minutes in the third period alone that included a goalie fight, when Grizzlies netminder Lukas Parik attacked Americans netminder Chase Perry. Parik was given a one-game suspension for his actions.

Comparing Allen and Fort Wayne

Allen Americans:

Home: 8-8-1-0

Away: 13-13-0-0

Overall: 21-21-1-0

Last 10: 8-2-0

Allen Americans Leaders:

Goals: (24) Jack Combs

Assists: (33) Jack Combs

Points: (57) Jack Combs

+/-: (+8) Xavier Bernard and Chad Butcher

PIM: (93) Michael Robideaux

Fort Wayne:

Home: 8-7-4-2

Away: 13-7-0-0

Overall: 21-14-4-2

Last 10: 7-2-1-0

Fort Wayne Leaders:

Goals: (19) Anthony Petruzzelli

Assists: (38) Tye Felhaber

Points: (51) Tye Felhaber

+/-: (+12) Mark Rassell

PIM: (70) Oliver Coopers