Allen Americans Game Capsule
December 16, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans goaltender Kyle Hayton vs. the Manchester Monarchs
(Allen Americans, Credit: Sarah Pietrowski)
Allen Americans (6-21-0-2; 14 points) at Reading Royals (12-7-2-4; 30 points)
This is the third and final meeting in the three-game series between the two clubs. Reading won on Saturday night by a score of 4-2 in Pennsylvania. The loss was the sixth in a row for the Americans, who are closing out a a six-game road trip this afternoon.
Last Game:
The Royals took advantage of Allen mistakes on their way to a 4-2 win on Saturday night in Reading. The game was 1-1 after the first period with Allen forward Zach Pochiro, tying the game with power play goal, his team-leading 14th goal of the season. Reading took a 2-1 lead just six seconds into the second period and never looked back. Americans goalie Jeremy Brodeur was outstanding with 32 saves.
Americans Notables:
Americans forward Zach Pochiro is tied for second in the ECHL with seven power play goals.
David Makowski, currently on a three-game suspension, leads the team in penalty minutes with 82. He's fifth overall in the league.
Alex Breton is tied for third in the ECHL with nine power play assists.
Alex Breton is second in the league in points by a defenseman with 21.
Reading Notables
The Royals go for the sweep of the Americans this afternoon after wins on Friday and Saturday. The two teams will meet for two games in Allen in February.
Steve Swavely leads the Royals in goals with 12. He's tied for the team lead in assists with 16.
Reading is 7-2-1-2 when scoring the first goal this season.
Final Thoughts
Americans defenseman Mike Gunn played in his 200th professional game on Saturday night.
The Americans are 0-5-0 on their current six-game road trip.
The Americans are 0-4-0 against the Eastern Conference this season.
Allen is being outscored 33 to 17 in the opening period
Americans Next Home Game
Wednesday, December 19th vs Cincinnati
Venue: Allen Event Center 7:05 pm
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 Allen Americans goaltender Kyle Hayton vs. the Manchester Monarchs (Sarah Pietrowski) |
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