Allen Americans Weekly Update
Published on December 29, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans played three games in the ECHL Central Division this week, hosting Tulsa on Friday night, then road games at Wichita on Saturday and Tulsa on Sunday evening.
Last Week's Record: 1-1-1
Overall record: 19-5-1-2, - 1st in the ECHL Central Division
-- Last Week's Games --
Friday, December 26th vs. Tulsa - 5-3 Win
Allen, Texas - Jamie Schaafsma earned the number one star with a goal and an assist, as the Allen Americans defeated the Tulsa Oilers.
Saturday, December 27th @ Wichita - 3-2 SO Loss
Wichita, Kansas - The Wichita Thunder won for the third straight time over the Allen Americans, taking a 3-2 shootout victory on Saturday night. Jamie Schaafsma scored for the second game in a row for the Americans.
Sunday, December 28th @ Tulsa - 4-3 Loss
Tulsa, Oklahoma - The Tulsa Oilers scored two late third period goals for a come from behind victory over the Allen Americans on Sunday night, handing Allen its first two game losing streak all season.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Gary Steffes (18) Tied for 1st in the ECHL
Assists - Jack Combs (31) Leads the ECHL
Points - Jack Combs (48) Leads the ECHL Chad Costello (44) second overall in the league
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (6) Tied for the ECHL lead
Power Play Assists - Jack Combs (10) Second overall in the ECHL
Shorthanded Goals - x Greger Hanson (3) First in the ECHL
Shorthanded Assists - y Austin Smith (2)
Game Winning Goals - Jack Combs (5) Tied for the ECHL lead
First Goal - Jack Combs and Trevor Ludwig (3)
Penalty Minutes - Brett Lyon (164) Leads the ECHL
Plus/Minus - Chad Costello (+21) Second overall in the ECHL
Shots on Goal - Jack Combs (114)
Save Percentage - Riley Gill (0.917)
Insurance Goals - Gary Steffes (6) Leads the ECHL
Goalie Wins - Riley Gill (14)
x- Not currently on roster y - No longer with team
-- Upcoming Games --
Wednesday, December 31st vs. Rapid City 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, January 2nd vs. Rapid City 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Sunday, January 4th vs. Wichita 4:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Matchup - The Allen Americans will play on New Years Eve for the fifth time in six years, hosting Rapid City on Wednesday night, and closing out the week with home games against Rapid City on Friday, and Wichita on Sunday afternoon.
-- About the Americans --
1) Gary Steffes is tied for ECHL lead with 18 goals.
2) Sunday's loss in Tulsa was the first time all season the Americans dropped a game when leading after two periods.
3) The Allen Americans have a two-game losing streak for the first time all season.
4) Jamie Schaafsma has goals in four straight games.
5) Jack Combs leads the ECHL with 48 points. (17g, 31a)
6) Brett Lyon leads the ECHL with 164 penalty minutes.
7) The Americans have the top two scorers in the ECHL; Jack Combs with 48 points and Chad Costello with 44 points.
8) Gary Steffes leads the ECHL with 6 Insurance Goals.
9) Gary Steffes is two goals away from 100 for his pro career. (98)
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