Allen Americans Game Capsule
November 21, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
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Allen Americans forward Zach Pochiro
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Allen Americans (4-10-0-2; 10 points) at Utah Grizzlies (9-2-3-0; 21 points)
The matchup tonight between the Allen Americans and Utah Grizzlies is the first of ten meetings between the two clubs this season.
Last Game:
It was a scoreless game until the second period when Allen forward Adam Miller scored to give the Americans a 1-0 lead. After a scoreless second period, the Americans would put the game away late in the third period on a goal from Spencer Asuchak, his 7th goal of the season. The 2-0 shutout against Tulsa ended the Americans eight-game losing streak. Goalie C.J. Motte made the start and tallied his second shutout victory of the season.
Americans Notables: The Americans are averaging 2.75 goals per game, while Utah is averaging 3.71. Allen is giving up 39.88 shots per game and Utah is allowing only 27.93.
Rookie forward Braylon Shmyr is currently third in all rookies with 15 points (7 goals and 8 assists).
David Makowski leads the team in penalty minutes with a total of 64. That's third overall in the league.
When Allen is leading after two periods, their record is 4-0-0-1
Grizzles Notables
The Utah Grizzles home record this season is an impressive 5-1-1-0.
Through 13 games this season, Utah forward Caleb Herbert, is leading the league with 13 goals. He also leads the league in points with 23.
Utah on the power play this season is 18 for 68 (26.5%) which is first in the league.
Austin Carroll is on a 10-game point streak with 4 goals and 9 assists in that span.
Final Thoughts
Allen forward Adam Miller scored his first goal of the season and his first goal as a member of the Allen Americans in Saturday night's 2-0 victory over the Oilers.
All four Allen wins this season have been on the road. Two of the four wins have been shutout victories.
Americans goaltender C.J. Motte was recalled by the Iowa Wild on November 18th after the shutout victory in Tulsa.
Americans forward Zach Pochiro returns tonight from an upper-body injury.
Americans Next Home Game
Allen Americans vs. Wichita Thunder
Date: Friday, November 30th
Time: 7:05 pm
Venue: Allen Event Center
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