Frisco, Texas - The Allen Americans (4-2-0), ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), defeated the Idaho Steelheads (3-3-1) by a score of 4-1 on Friday night in Frisco, sweeping the two-game series at Comerica Center.
Riley Kidney’s second-period goal was the eventual game-winner for the Americans. It was his team-leading sixth goal of the season. He’s tied with Anthony Beauregard and Mathieu Bizier for the ECHL lead.
“We are playing with a lot of confidence right now,” said Riley Kidney. We’ve been playing together as one unit and finding the results.”
For the second game in a row the Americans scored a power play goal. Noel Nordh’s goal at the 15:37 mark of the opening frame came with the man advantage. His second goal of the season.
Miko Matikka (3) scored in back-to-back games, finding the back of the net in the final minute of the second period.
Sam Lipkin scored the only goal in the third period with a wraparound goal for his third strike of the year.
The Americans outshot the Steelheads 35-28. Allen has outshot their opponent in all six games this season holding Idaho to just two shots in the third period.
Americans starting netminder Jesper Vikman made his sixth straight start to earn the win stopping 27 of 28 Idaho shots.
“The guys played great in front of me tonight holding them to just a couple shots in the third period” said Americans goalie Jesper Vikman. “It was nice to get back-to-back wins in front of the home fans.”
Next Home Game: 11/20/26 vs. Kanas City, 7:10 PM CST at CUTX Event Center in Allen.
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