Americans add scoring depth up front

Dallas/Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Utah Hockey Club, is proud to announce the team has signed forward James Hardie for the 2024-2025 season.

James Hardie returns to Allen for his first full season with the Americans. He was acquired from the Rapid City Rush late last season and made an immediate impact in the lineup scoring 10 points in 12 games with the Americans.

“I’m thrilled to be back with the Americans,” noted Hardie. “I can’t wait to hit the ice again with this talented group of guys. The great fan base, and the team spirit is unbeatable. I look forward to my return to DFW in late September.”

Hardie was one of two players to net a hat trick against the Americans last season. He finished the year with 14 goals and 24 points.

The Barrie, Ontario native put up huge numbers in major junior hockey that included an 82-point season in 2022-2023 during his time with the Mississauga Steelheads.

“Being familiar with James (Hardie), having coached against him in junior hockey, he has a knack for scoring goals,” said Americans Head Coach B.J. Adams. “We look for him to excel this year with the Americans.”

The Americans open their 16^th season of professional hockey this October. Allen opens the season on the road on October 24^th in Tulsa, with the home opener on Friday, October 25^th against the Kansas City Mavericks. TICKETS!

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