CHL Allen Americans

Allen Americans Weekly Notes

Published on December 28, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release


GAME RECAPS

TUESDAY, DEC. 22 @ ODE (L 5-1): After the home-and-home series against the Jackalopes, the Americans made their final trip of the regular season to Odessa last Tuesday. After going down 1-0 in the first period, Allen rebounded with a goal from Nino Musitelli in the second, and things looked like they were turning around for the expansion club. Then, Allen gave up a shorthanded goal with just over three minutes remaining in the middle frame. The goal was the first in a three-goal flurry for the Jackalopes. The Americans found themselves down 4-1 after two periods and couldn't find the back of the net again. Allen finished the season series against Odessa 1-2-1.

SATURDAY, DEC. 26 vs. TEX (W 3-2 OT): The day after Christmas the Americans took on their cross-town rival, the Texas Brahmas. Goaltender Charlie Effinger started in net for the first time since a hit from Brahmas forward James Hiebert put him on goaltender IR Nov. 28. He made 20 saves and earned a victory. The matchup was part of the North Texas Vintage Game Series, which commemorates the old time Metroplex rivalries. The Americans donned Dallas Black Hawks jerseys, and the Brahmas wore Fort Worth Wings sweaters. After taking an early lead on a goal from Justin Bowers 34 seconds into the game, the Brahmas scored back-to-back power play goals in the second period to take a 2-1 lead. Newcomer Sean Perkins tied the score midway through the third, and blue liner Ryan Fairbarn clinched the game at 4:11 of overtime to earn his third game-winning goal of the season. Bruce Graham had assists on all three Americans goals.

SUNDAY, DEC. 27 vs. BOS (W 4-3 SO): Allen hosted the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs for the first time at the Allen Event Center Sunday. The Americans took an early lead for the second time last weekend when Justin Bowers popped the puck into a wide-open net, but Bossier-Shreveport tied the score before the period ended. Allen found themselves down 3-1 after Christian Gaudet received a five-minute major for checking from behind, and the 'Bugs were able to score twice on the power play. Captain Jarret Lukin and Jordie Benn notched goals in the third to tie the score 3-3 to send the game into overtime. Then, Bowers and Colton Yellow Horn scored in the shootout to clinch the win for the Americans.

UPCOMING GAMES

THURSDAY, DEC. 31 @ WIC at 5:05 p.m.: Allen travels to Wichita for the first time for the two clubs' first meeting. It will be the first of three straight games for the Americans. Wichita is 3-22-3 (9 points) and is seventh in the Northern Conference.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1 vs. COL at 7:30 p.m.: The Americans host Colorado for the first time at the Allen Event Center. The two teams split games in Colorado. The Eagles won the first contest 3-2 Nov. 14 and the Americans won the next night 5-3 in two exciting games. Colorado is 20-5-1 (41 points).

SATURDAY, JAN. 2 vs. LAR at 7:30 p.m.: Allen hosts Laredo for the second time this season. The club has beaten the Bucks twice: 5-4 in overtime Oct. 24 and 4-2 Dec. 12 at the AEC. Laredo has an overall record of 13-8-6 (32 points).

Welcome to the newcomer: Defenseman Sean Perkins fit in nicely last Saturday in his first game as an American. The newest player scored a goal in the third against Texas to send the game into overtime and was +2 on the night.

Effinger Back and Ready: After being placed on goaltender IR Nov. 28, Charlie Effinger looked solid between the pipes Saturday against Texas as he backstopped the Americans to a 3-2 win over the Brahmas, making 20 saves.

Whitley Leading League: Goaltender Chris Whitley has the most wins out of any netminder in the CHL with 14.

Roster Moves: Forward Tobias Whelan was placed on 14-day IR Dec. 27 prior to the game against the Mudbugs retroactive to Dec. 26, and Bill Loupée was activated from IR before the game. Defenseman Kurtis Dulle was placed on 14-day IR Dec. 26 retroactive to Dec. 22.

The Americans acquired defenseman Sean Perkins from the Missouri Mavericks in exchange for future considerations Tuesday, Dec. 22. Perkins has two goals and seven assists in 25 games for the Mavericks. The 5-foot-9, 190-pound defender is from Commerce, Michigan.

Second Coach's Show tonight (Dec. 28) at Boston's: The second Allen Americans Coach's Show will be held tonight, Dec. 28, at 7:00 p.m. The show will be recorded at Boston's Gourmet Pizza in McKinney. Tommy Daniels, the voice of the Americans, will be interviewing Head Coach and General Manager Dwight Mullins, Jarret Lukin and Brandon Straub. The first 10 people in attendance will each receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming game. Boston's, the official Allen Americans pre-game headquarters, is located at 6800 State Highway 121, McKinney, TX 75070.

Listen and Watch Live: All Americans games are broadcast live on CHL-TV and Sports Juice. To watch and listen to Tommy Daniels, voice of the Allen Americans, visit chltv.insinc.com. To listen for free, visit sportsjuice.com.

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