Dallas, Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), opened the homestand with a 3-2 victory over the Utah Grizzlies on Wednesday morning in Allen. Over 6,000 School Kids were in attendance making it the fourth time this season the Americans had a crowd over 6,000 fans.
Hank Crone led the way for the Americans scoring a natural hat trick. His fourth, fifth, and sixth goals of the season. He’s now tied with Michael Gildon and Brayden Watts for the team lead in goals, and one point behind Watts for the team lead in points.
David Tendeck had his best game in an Americans sweater stopping 45 shots. 20 of the 47 total shots coming in the third period. Tendeck made his second straight start for Allen and appeared in his third straight game. He came on in relief of Marco Costantini on Friday night, after the Allen netminder suffered a lower body injury.
Both teams were shut out on the power play on Wednesday morning. The Americans were 0-for-3, while Utah went 0-for-4. Hank Crone led the Americans in shots with six. Utah’s Reed Lebster had eight shots on goal.
The Americans and Grizzlies resume the three-game series on Friday night at CUTX Event Center. Game time is at 7:10 PM CST. Allen leads the season series 3-1.
They Said it:
Hank Crone “It was a great win for us today in front of a big crowd. I need to thank my linemates for helping make it happen. The hat trick is nice, but getting the win is all that matters”
Steve Martinson: “Hank (Crone) and David (Tendeck) had big games. Crone is moving and creating offense. It’s time to get everyone going and put some wins together.”
Player:
Three Stars:
1. Allen – Hank Crone
2. Allen – David Tendeck
3. Allen – Thomas Caron
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