Allen Americans Weekly Update
November 16, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans Celebrate vs. the Colorado Eagles
(Allen Americans, Credit: Melissa Warren)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans had another winning week, taking three of four to remain in second place in the ECHL Central Division. The Americans opened the week with a Tuesday night victory over the Wichita Thunder and closed the week with a Sunday afternoon win over the Colorado Eagles.
Last Week's Record: 3-1-0
Overall record: 10-4-0 (Second in the ECHL Central Division)
-- Last Week's Games --
Tuesday, November 10th vs, Wichita - 5-2 Win
Allen, Texas - Chad Costello had two goals and added an assist, as the Americans throttled the Wichita Thunder by a 5-2 score at Allen Event Center. Allen outshot Wichita 32-23 with Allen goalie, Joel Rumpel, stopping 21 of 23 shots. Box Score
Friday, November 13th @ Tulsa 3-2 Win
Tulsa, Oklahoma - Eric Roy scored for the fourth game in a row, as the Americans defeated the Tulsa Oilers 3-2 at the BOK Center. This was the first road win for either team in the season series.
Saturday, November 14th vs Colorado 8-1 Loss
Allen, Texas - Jesse Mychan had a five-point night for Colorado, with a hat trick and two assists, as the Colorado Eagles handed the Allen Americans the worst lost in franchise history, 8-1.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals -Eric Roy, Casey Pierro-Zabotel & Jonathan Parker (5)
Assists -Chad Costello (10) (First in the ECHL)
Points -Chad Costello (16) (First in the ECHL)
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (3)
Power Play Assists - Aaron Gens (3)
Shorthanded Goals - Casey Pierro Zabotel & Rick Pinkston (1)
Shorthanded Assists - (1) Jonathan Parker and Justin Courtnall
Game Winning Goals - David Makowski & Eric Roy (2) Tied for team lead
First Goal - *Greger Hanson (2)
Penalty Minutes - Ayrton Nikkel (32) Leads Allen
Plus/Minus - Justin Baker (+7) Leads Allen
Shots on Goal - Chad Costello (40)
Save Percentage - Joel Rumpel (.915)
Insurance Goals - Danny Federico, Greger Hanson, Rick Pinkston and Tristan King (1)
Goalie Wins - Joel Rumpel (7) Leads the ECHL
Goals Against Average - Joel Rumpel (2.45)
* On AHL call up with San Jose Barracuda
-- Upcoming Games --
Tuesday, November 17th @ Missouri Mavericks 7:05 PM CST
Location: Independence, Missouri
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, November 20th @ Wichita Thunder 7:05 PM CST
Location: Intrust Bank Arena - Wichita, Kansas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Saturday, November 21st vs. Tulsa Oilers 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Sunday, November 22nd @ 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 have a busy week, with four games in seven days. Allen will meet the Missouri Mavericks for the first time this season in Independence on Tuesday night. Then it's a three in three weekend with a trip to Wichita on Friday, and back to back games on Saturday and Sunday against the Tulsa Oilers.
-- About the Americans --
1} Chad Costello is tied for the ECHL lead in points with 16.
2} Eric Roy is tied for the league lead in rookie defenseman goals with five.
3} Joel Rumpel leads the ECHL with nine wins
4} Chad Costello had his nine game point streak snapped on Sunday.
5} Gary Steffes leads Allen with three power play goals.
6} Chad Costello leads the ECHL with 12 assists.
7} Chad Costello played in his 400th game on Saturday.
8} Riley Gill made his first home start of the season on Sunday.
9} Allen has the second best record in the West at 10-4-0.
10} The Americans will play in Missouri for the first time this season on Tuesday night.
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