Allen Americans Weekly Update
Published on December 28, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans Rush past the Wichita Thunder
(Allen Americans, Credit: Wichita Thunder)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans picked up an overtime victory on Sunday afternoon in Wichita, ending their two-game skid. The Americans dropped both home games last week which included a tough loss to the top team in the ECHL, the Missouri Mavericks, on Saturday night.
Americans Overall Record: 17-12-1-0
Americans Last Week: 1-2-0
Home: 0-2-0
Road: 1-0-0
-- Last Week's Games --
Monday, December 21 vs. Tulsa Oilers - 3-1 Loss
Allen, Texas - Tulsa netminder Kevin Carr stoned the Americans, stopping 19 of 20 Allen shots in an Oilers 3-1 victory at Allen Event Center. Dyson Stevenson had the lone Americans goal, his third of the season.
Saturday, December 26 vs. Missouri Mavericks - 3-1 Loss
Allen, Texas - Sebastien Sylvestre scored two goals, including an insurance goal midway through the third period as the Missouri Mavericks defeated the Allen Americans 3-1 on Boxing Day at Allen Event Center. Jonathan Parker had the lone Americans goal, his ninth of the season.
Sunday, December 27 @ Wichita Thunder - 3-2 OT Win
Allen, Texas - Americans rookie defenseman Eric Roy scored twice, including the game winner with one minute and twenty seven seconds left in overtime as the Americans defeated the Wichita Thunder 3-2 at Intrust Bank Arena.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Chad Costello (11)
Assists -Chad Costello (28) (First in the ECHL)
Points -Chad Costello (39) (First in the ECHL)
Power Play Goals - Eric Roy, Tristan King, Gary Steffes (4) (Tied for team lead)
Power Play Assists - Chad Costello (12) (Tied for overall lead in the ECHL)
Shorthanded Goals - Casey Pierro-Zabotel & Rick Pinkston (1)
Shorthanded Assists - (1) Justin Courtnall, Gary Steffes
Game Winning Goals -Eric Roy, (3) (Tied for team lead)
First Goal - Chad Costello (4) (Tied for lead in the ECHL)
Penalty Minutes - Dyson Stevenson (62) (Leads Allen)
Plus/Minus - Mike Gunn (+9)
Shots on Goal - Chad Costello (88) (Leads Allen)
Save Percentage - Joel Rumpel & Riley Gill (.912)
Insurance Goals - Chad Costello (2) (Leads Allen)
Goalie Wins - Joel Rumpel (11) (Tied for third in the ECHL)
Goals Against Average - Joel Rumpel (2.68)
-- Upcoming Games --
Wednesday, December 30th @ Wichita Thunder 7:05 PM CST
Location: Intrust Bank Arena - Wichita, Kansas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, January 1st @ Missouri Mavericks 4:05 PM CST
Location: Independence Events Center - Independence, Missouri
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Saturday, January 2nd @ Quad City Mallards 7:05 PM CST
Location: I Wireless Center - Moline, Illinois
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Next Home Game - January 8th vs. Colorado Eagles, 7:05 pm. 2015-2016 schedule
-- Americans Notes --
1) Eric Roy leads all Rookie Defenseman in points with 21.
2) Jonathan Parker collected his 100th career point in Sunday's overtime win at Wichita.
3) The Americans have lost three straight home games.
4) Gary Steffes has a three-game point streak for Allen.
5) Chad Costello leads the ECHL with 39 points.
6) Allen is 2-0 on the road in overtime games this season.
7) Allen leads the Central Division with 564 PIM.
8) Allen is 11-1-0 when leading after the first period.
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