Americans Weekly Update 12-20-21

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), lost their only game last week, dropping a 6-2 decision to the Orlando Solar Bears on Friday night in Allen. Former Americans forward Joseph Garreffa, had a four-point night against his former team with two goals and two assists. Saturday night’s game was postponed due to league health and safety protocols. The Americans will return to action following the Christmas Break with a game in Wichita on December 29th.

Last Week’s Record:  0-1Overall record:  8-9-3-0 (19 Points)

   — Last Week’s Games —

  Friday, December 17 vs. Orlando Solar Bears

Score: 6-2 L

Game Winning Goal: F. Ricci

Winning Goalie: Z. Emond

Losing Goalie: Hayden Lavigne

Hayden Lavigne : Saves 31

Hayden Lavigne : Shots: 36

Americans Box Score

  — Up Next —

Wednesday, December 29, @ Wichita Thunder

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Wichita, Kansas

Broadcast Info:  Streaming on Americans 24/7 and Flo Hockey TV

Friday, December 31, vs. Idaho Steelheads

Time: 6:05 pm CST

Location:  Allen, Texas

Broadcast Info:  Streaming on Americans 24/7 and Flo Hockey TV

Saturday, January 1, vs. Idaho Steelheads

Time: 7:05 pm CST

Location:  Allen, Texas

Broadcast Info:  Streaming on Americans 24/7 and Flo Hockey TV

Sunday, January 2, vs. Idaho Steelheads

Time: 4:05 pm CST

Location:  Allen, Texas

Broadcast Info:  Streaming on Americans 24/7 and Flo Hockey TV

— Team Leaders –

Goals – (9) Chad Costello

Assists – (14) Gavin Gould

Points – (22) Chad Costello

Power Play Goals – (3) Spencer Asuchak

Power Play Assists – (6) Chad Costello

Shorthanded Goals – (2) Spencer Asuchak

Shorthanded Assists – (1) Eric Roy and three others

Game Winning Goals – (2) Jack Combs and Kris Myllari

First Goal – (2) Jack Combs and Gavin Gould

Insurance Goals – (2) Chad Costello

Penalty Minutes – (46) Darian Skeoch

Plus/Minus – (+5) Darian Skeoch

Shots on Goal – (64) Branden Troock

Save Percentage – (0.920) Antoine Bibeau

Goalie Wins – (3) Francis Marotte

Goals-Against Average – (2.77) Antoine Bibeau

Americans Notables:

Jack Combs is on a team-leading four-game point streak.

Allen is 4-3-2 when scoring first.

Allen is 0-1 against the Eastern Conference this season.

The Americans have given up a league leading 10 shorthanded goals this season.

Allen is being outscored 30-18 in the third period.

Jack Combs is the team active leader averaging 1.40 points per game.

Allen is being outshot 247-194 in the second period.

The Americans are averaging 27.80 shots per game (26th overall).

The Americans Power Play ranks 11th overall at 19.7 %.

Allen is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

*Americans Rookie forward Luke Henman is fifth in shooting % at 28.6 %.

* In the American Hockey League

  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) Seattle Kraken.

The AMERICANS are a year-round interactive lifestyle brand, dedicated to our fans, partners, and the North Texas community. Beyond the sport, ice hockey connects people and improves the quality of life for all who play and watch.

Founded in 2009, the club is owned by Jack D. Gulati, known internationally as the “Serial Entrepreneur.” Championship Hockey is the backbone of the franchise, with the Red 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. Over the years, more than 323 players have worn the Red Sweater, with 3 AMERICANS having moved up to play in the NHL.

AMERICANS home games are played at the CUTX Event Center, located in The Village at Allen. Parking is free to all fans, and the team’s official post game parties take place nearby at Bar Louie, featuring AMERICANS players and the World Famous “Allen Ice Angels.”

Tickets for home games are available at AllenAmericans.com/tickets or by calling 972-912-1000.