CHL Allen Americans

Allen Americans Weekly Notes

Published on November 16, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release


Game Recaps

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 vs. TEX (W 5-1):

The second of nine meetings between the two clubs this season took place on Veterans Day. Allen came out firing and didn't let up. Defenseman Jason Seerey and forward Tobias Whelan had goals in the first period before the Brahmas responded with what would be their only goal of the night in the second period. Forward Britt Dougherty scored less than two minutes later. In the third, Whelan added his second goal of the night and forward Liam Huculak had the last goal of the night that he scored on the power play. Goaltender Chris Whitley got retribution for his shootout loss earlier in the season when he earned the win after making 16 saves during the game. The victory marked the first win for the club at home.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14 @ COL (L 3-2):

The Americans took an early lead when Bruce Graham and Bill Loupe=CC=81e found the back of the cage at 17:20 of the first and 12:54 of the second, respectively. Colorado tied the score at two before the second intermission. Then, at the 9:02 mark of the third, the Eagles snuck one past goaltender Chris Whitley to lock up the win.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15 @ COL (W 5-3):

The Americans handed the Colorado Eagles their first regulation loss Sunday in a 5-3 win. In a five-goal first period, the Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead before captain Jarret Lukin tied it up. The Eagles scored two more goals before the period ended to head into the first intermission with a 3-1 lead. Allen came out firing in the second and defenseman Ryan Fairbarn tied it at three in a period that featured three fights from Liam Huculak, Britt Dougherty and Colorado native Brandon Straub. Rookie Tobias Whelan scored the game-winning goal at 15:58 in the third and earned first star of the game honors. In the final minute, Bruce Graham sent the puck into an empty net to make the final score 5-3.

UPCOMING GAMES

THURSDAY, NOV. 19 vs. ARZ at 7:30 p.m.:

The Americans host the Arizona Sundogs for the first time this Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. This will be the first meeting for the teams after Allen swept Arizona in a two-game series to open the season. Allen beat Arizona 1-0 and 6-4 with Charlie Effinger in net both nights. All fans attending the game will receive a schedule poster courtesy of Dr. Ross Miller. It is also Samaritan Inn night. Fans purchasing terrace seats should mention the Samaritan Inn, Collin County's only homeless shelter, and $3 of each terrace ticket purchased will be donated to the shelter.

FRIDAY, NOV. 20 @ CRP at 7:05 p.m.:

Allen and Corpus Christi have split the series so far this season with each team winning on the road. The Americans beat Corpus Christi 6-5 at the American Bank Center with goalie Chris Whitley recording the win. Liam Huculak and Tobias Whelan had two goals apiece in the victory. The next night Allen lost 4-1 in their first home game in franchise history. Justin Bowers had the lone Americans goal.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21 vs. CRP at 7:30 p.m.:

The Americans look for revenge against the IceRays after Corpus Christi spoiled the home opener Nov. 7 at the Allen Event Center.

Special teams update:

The Americans moved up one spot to fourth in the CHL on the power play with 20.31% success and fourth in the league on the penalty kill, killing 85.90% of penalties.

Whelan on a roll:

Whelan comes off a hot week. He started +3 against Texas where he had two goals, including the game winner. Then, Whelan scored the game-winning goal against Colorado Sunday night to give the Eagles their first regulation loss. He is second in points among all rookies with nine.

Mr. Consistency:

Forward and 2004 New York Rangers second round draft pick Bruce Graham continues to rack up points. He has five goals and eight assists for the season and has points in eight of 11 games this year, including the last three.

Tickets are still available for both home games.

To order, call 1-866-4-GET-TIX (1-866-443-8849) or go to gettix.net. For more ticket information, go to allenamericans.com.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars' CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center in The Village at Allen. Season tickets, partial plans and group tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. Ticket plans start as low as $77 per seat. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.

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