Allen Americans Weekly Update
December 22, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans played three games in the ECHL Central Division this week, hosting Wichita and Tulsa and wrapping up the weekend with a Sunday afternoon affair in Oklahoma.
Last Week's Record: 2-0-1
Overall record: 18-4-1-1, - 1st in the ECHL Central Division
-- Last Week's Games --
Friday, December 19th vs. Wichita - 2-1 OT Loss
Allen, Texas - The Americans played their first overtime game at home this season, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Wichita Thunder. Kenton Miller scored 51 seconds into overtime to lift the Thunder to the win.
Saturday, December 20th vs. Tulsa - 5-4 Win
Allen, Texas - Chad Costello scored twice, his 14th and 15th of the season, to lead the Americans to a 5-4 victory over Costello's former team, the Tulsa Oilers. The victory was Allen's 17th of the season. (17-4-1-1
Sunday, December 21st @. Tulsa - 6-3 Win
Tulsa, Oklahoma - Seven players for Allen finished with two points or more, as the Allen Americans completed the weekend sweep of the Tulsa Oilers with a 6-3 win.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Gary Steffes (18) First in the ECHL
Assists - Jack Combs (25)
Points - Jack Combs (42) First in the ECHL
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (6) Tied for ECHL lead
Power Play Assists - Jack Combs (8)
Shorthanded Goals - x Greger Hanson (3) First in the ECHL
Shorthanded Assists - y Austin Smith (2)
Game Winning Goals - Jack Combs (5) Tied for first in the ECHL
First Goal - Jack Combs and Trevor Ludwig (3)
Penalty Minutes - Brett Lyon (141) First in the ECHL
Plus/Minus - Chad Costello (+21) Second in the ECHL
Shots on Goal - Jack Combs (103) Third in the ECHL
Save Percentage - Riley Gill (0.925) 4th in the ECHL
Insurance Goals - Gary Steffes (6) First in the ECHL
Goalie Wins - Riley Gill (13)
x- Not currently on roster y - No longer with team
-- Upcoming Games --
Friday, December 26th vs. Tulsa Oilers 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Saturday, December 27th @ Wichita Thunder 7:05 PM CST
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - Wichita, Kansas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Sunday, December 28th @ Tulsa Oilers, 4:05 PM CST
Location: BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Matchup - The Allen Americans will play three Central Division games this week, including two games against the Tulsa Oilers.
-- About the Americans --
1) Gary Steffes leads the ECHL with 18 goals.
2) Aaron Gens has three goals in his last two games.
3) The Allen Americans scored 11 goals in two games against Tulsa this past weekend.
4) Rylan Schwartz played is his 100th game on Friday night, it was his first game with Allen .
5) Jack Combs leads the ECHL with 42 points. (17g, 25 a)
6) The Allen Americans have scored 107 goals this season, four behind Toledo, which leads the ECHL with 111.
7) The Americans have the top two scorers in the ECHL; Jack Combs with 42 points and Chad Costello with 40 points.
8) Brett Lyon leads the ECHL in penalty minutes with 141
9) Gary Steffes is two goals away from 100 for his pro career. (98)
10) Gary Steffes is five points away from 200 career points. (195)
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