Allen Americans Weekly Update
December 1, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans spent Thanksgiving week on the road visiting four cities in five nights, winning three of four games. The Americans are one point behind Tulsa for the top spot in the ECHL Central Division.
Last Week's Record: 3-1-0-0
Overall record: 11-4-0-0, - 2nd in the ECHL Central Division
-- Last Weeks Games --
Tuesday, November 25th @ Tulsa, 3-1 Win
Tulsa, Oklahoma - The Allen Americans outscored the Tulsa Oilers 2-1 in the opening period and held on for a 3-1 win at the BOK Center. Greger Hanson's first period goal, his 8th of the season, turned out to be the game winner.
Wednesday, November 26th @ Missouri, 6-0 Win
Independence, Missouri - The Americans offense exploded for six goals, while shutting down Missouri in a 6-0 victory at Independence Events Center. Six different players scored for Allen, who went 2 of 3 on the power play. Riley Gill collected the win and earned his first shutout of the season.
Thursday, November 27th @ Tulsa, 5-4 SO Win
Tulsa, Oklahoma - Chad Costello tied the game for Allen late in the third period, as the Americans played their first extra session of the season, winning in a shootout 5-4 on Thanksgiving night in Tulsa. The victory was Allen's 8th in a row.
Saturday, November 29th @ Tulsa, 3-1 Loss
Wichita, Kansas - Wichita scored three unanswered goals to hand Allen its first loss since November 14th, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Thunder. The Americans were 0 for 5 on the power play, failing to cash in on several good scoring chances in the third period. The loss ended Allen's eight game winning streak.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals -Jack Combs (10) 3rd in the ECHL
Assists - Chad Costello/Jack Combs (13)
Points -Jack Combs (23)
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (4)
Power Play Assists - Jack Combs/Chad Costello/Tyler Ludwig (4)
Shorthanded Goals - Greger Hanson (2) Tied for 1st in ECHL
Shorthanded Assists - x Austin Smith (2) Jessie Messier (1)
Game Winning Goals - Greger Hanson (4) Tied for 1st in ECHL
First Goal - Jack Combs (3) Tied for 2nd in the ECHL
Penalty Minutes - Brett Lyon (76) 2nd in the ECHL
Plus/Minus - Trevor Ludwig Ian Schultz (+12) tied for 2nd in the ECHL
Shots on Goal - Greger Hanson (64) 7th in the ECHL
Save Percentage - Riley Gill (0.934) 3rd best in the ECHL
Goals against Average - Riley Gill (1.96) 5th in the ECHL
Goalie Wins - Riley Gill (9) tied for 2nd in the ECHL
-- Upcoming Games --
Tuesday, December 2nd @ Tulsa, 7:05 PM CST
Location: BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Wednesday, December 3rd vs. Tulsa, 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, December 5th @ Tulsa, 7:05 PM CST
Location: BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Sunday, December 7th vs. Missouri 4:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com,
Matchup - The Allen Americans begin a stretch of three straight against Tulsa and another week with four games that will close out next Sunday afternoon against Missouri. The Americans are 2-2-0-0 against Tulsa and 2-0-0-0 against Missouri this season. This will be Missouri's first visit to Allen this season, and the first game for former assistant Richard Matvichuk at Allen Event Center.
-- About the Americans --
1) Jack Combs had his 14-game point streak snapped Saturday night in Wichita.
2) Jack Combs 14-game point streak was the longest to start a season in team history. (Jason Deitsch - 13 games in 2012-2013)
3) The Americans closed out November at 9-3-0-0.
4) Ian Schultz is two games away from 200 (198)
5) Kevin Young recorded his 200th professional assist last week (201).
6) Aaron Gens is four games away from 100 for his pro career (96)
7) Riley Gill, who had his eight game winning streak snapped Saturday night, is the fifth ranked goaltender in the league with a 1.96 GAA.
8) Jack Combs is third in scoring in the ECHL with 23 points. (10 goals, 13 assists)
9) The Americans eight game winning streak was the longest in the ECHL this season.
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