Boise, Idaho -The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Utah Hockey Club, wrapped up a three-game series on Saturday night against the Idaho Steelheads, and it was Idaho with the victory 5-2 at Idaho Central Arena.
The home team jumped on the board quickly in the opening period scoring 24 seconds into the game as Kaleb Pearson netted his seventh of the season to grab a 1-0 lead. Idaho added two more goals before the period came to an end and owned a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes of action. Idaho outshot the Americans 18-13 in the first period.
It was a repeat of Wednesday night, as Idaho scored two more in the second frame. The same story as two nights ago to take a 5-0 lead. Patrick Kudla added his second of the night and eighth of the season in the middle period. Idaho owned a 29-24 advantage in shots on goal after two periods of play.
The Americans claimed the third period as Miko Matikka broke the Americans scoring drought scoring a pair of goals, his third and fourth of the year. The Americans outshot the Steelheads 9-7. Idaho, however, did complete the three-game sweep handing the Americans their seventh straight loss.
The Americans will remain on the road next week opening a three-game series on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City against the Utah Grizzlies. The team will return home on April 1st to play the Tulsa Oilers. Call 972-912-1000 for seats!
Note: The Americans ended their scoring drought at 188 minutes and 52 seconds (Courtesy of Barry Janssen).
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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) Utah Hockey Club
Founded in 2009, 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.
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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) Utah Hockey Club
Founded in 2009, 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.
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