Allen Americans Weekly Update
October 26, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans Celebrate Overtime Winner at Utah Grizzlies
(Allen Americans, Credit: Josie Vimahi, Utah Grizzlies)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans made it a 3-0 week on the road, with victories over Colorado on Wednesday, and back to back wins in Utah on Friday and Saturday. With the three straight victories, the Americans are now tied for first place in the ECHL Central Division.
Last Week's Record: 3-0-0
Overall record: Â 4-2-0 Tied for 1st in the ECHL Central Division
-- Last Week's Games --
Wednesday, October 21 @ Colorado - 3-1 Win
Loveland, Colorado - The Allen Americans scored three times in the third period, including a shorthanded goal from Casey Pierro-Zabotel, to defeat the Colorado Eagles 3-1 at the Budweiser Events Center. This was the first meeting between the two teams since the 2010-2011 season.
Friday, October 23 @ Utah - 4-2 Win
Salt Lake City, Utah - Greger Hanson sealed the Americans victory with an empty net goal late in the third, as Allen won by a score of 4-2 over the Utah Grizzlies in the first ever meeting between the two clubs.
Saturday, October 24 @ Utah - 6-5 OT Win
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies tied the game with 25 seconds left in regulation and the Allen Americans won the game 37 seconds into overtime, as Casey Pierro-Zabotel scored on a breakaway goal with an assist from Chad Costello, as the Americans defeated the Grizzlies 6-5 in overtime.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Gary Steffes & Greger Hanson (3) Tied for team lead
Assists - Tristan King (4) Leads assists
Points - Gary Steffes (6) 16th overall in the league
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (3) first overall in the ECHL
Power Play Assists - Chad Costello & Aaron Gens (2)
Shorthanded Goals - none
Shorthanded Assists - none
Game Winning Goals - Daniel Doremus, Casey Pierro-Zabotel, Greger Hanson and David Makowski (1) Tied for team lead
First Goal - Greger Hanson (1)
Penalty Minutes - Greger Hanson (14) Leads Allen
Plus/Minus - Eric Roy (+4) Leads Allen
Shots on Goal - Greger Hanson (20) tied for 6th in the ECHL
Save Percentage - Joel Rumpel (.922)
Insurance Goals - Danny Federico, Greger Hanson and Tristan King (1)
Goalie Wins - Joel Rumpel (4) Tied for first in the ECHL
Goals Against Average - Joel Rumpel (2.34)
-- Upcoming Games --
Saturday October 31st vs. Missouri Mavericks 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Â Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Tuesday, November 3rd @ Tulsa Oilers 7:05 PM CST
Location: BOK Center - Tulsa, Oilers
Broadcast Info: Â Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Matchup - The Allen Americans will meet the Missouri Mavericks for the first time this season. Allen was 8-1-0 against Missouri last year. Former Americans defenseman, Trevor Ludwig is now the captain of the Missouri Mavericks.
-- About the Americans --
1) Gary Steffes leads Allen with three power play goals.
2) Greger Hanson has scored a goal in three straight games.
3) Eric Roy scored his first professional goal Saturday night on his 21st birthday.
4) Chad Costello is seven games away from his 400th career game.
5) Tristan King leads the team with four assists.
6) Allen went 3-1 on their four game road swing, with the only loss coming in Tulsa on 10/18/15.
7) Gary Steffes has scored goals in consecutive games.
8) Joel Rumpel has played every minute in net for Allen this season and is tied for the lead league with four wins (4-2-0).
9) Aaron Gens had his first career four point game in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win in Utah (2 goals & 2 assists).
10) Americans rookie defenseman Danny Federico scored his first career goal Wednesday night against Colorado.
11) Americans rookie defenseman Eric Roy leads the team in plus/minus with a plus four.
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 Allen Americans Celebrate Overtime Winner at Utah Grizzlies (Josie Vimahi, Utah Grizzlies) |
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