Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans (6-3-0), ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), played the final game of a three-game series Saturday night in New Mexico, atRio Rancho Events Center and it was the Americans coming out on top 3-1 to win the series.
The Americans finally scored the first goal in the series as Luke Mistelbacher (3) took a pass from Riley Kidney and broke in alone on Goatheads goalie Isaiah Seville beating him to the glove side to give Allen the early 1-0 lead. The Americans outshot New Mexico 10-7 after the first period.
New Mexico had the only goal in the middle frame tying the score at 1-1. Grant Achan scored his third goal of the year even strength at the 2:02 mark. The Americans outshot New México 9-6 in the period and 19-12 through two periods of play.
A tight game through most of the final period with chances on both ends but it was the Americans cashing in as Mathieu De St. Phalle scoring the eventual game winner his fifth of the season at the 14:10 mark. Allen added an emoty net goal in the final minute to lock up a 3-1 victory and the series win
The Americans continue the six-game road trip next weekend with stops in Kansas City and Tulsa.
Three Stars:
1. ALN - J. Vikman
2. ALN - M. De St. Phalle
3. ALN - L. Mistelbacher
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