Allen Americans Weekly Update
Published on December 19, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans took two games from the Wichita Thunder this past weekend, going 2-1-0 last week to improve to 15-13-1-0 on the season. The Americans will travel to Tulsa on Tuesday night to meet the Oilers at 7:05 PM before returning home to face Idaho on Thursday and Friday before the Christmas holiday break.
Americans Overall Record: 15-13-1-0
Americans Last Week: 2-1-0
Home: 1-1-0
Road: 1-0-0
-- Last Week's Games --
Wednesday, December 14th vs Colorado Eagles - 5-4 Loss
Allen, Texas - The Americans rallied back from a 3-0 first period deficit to tie the score in the third, however a Matt Register power play goal sealed the deal for Colorado in a 5-4 win over the Americans. It was Register's second game-winner against his former team this season.
Friday, December 16th vs. Wichita Thunder - 6-1 Win
Allen, Texas - Dyson Stevenson had a goal and two assists to lead the way for the Americans in a 6-1 victory over the Wichita Thunder. It was the Americans most complete win of the season in a game that saw 136 combined penalty minutes.
Sunday, December 18th @ Wichita Thunder - 4-1 Win
Wichita, Kansas - The Americans completed the weekend sweep of the Thunder on a frigid day in Wichita, Kansas. With the temp outside near zero, the Americans heated up in the third period scoring three times on their way to a 4-1 victory. Chad Costello had a goal and three helpers, while Greger Hanson scored two power play goals to help pace the win. Americans rookie netminder Jamie Murray stopped 42 of 43 shots on goal.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Greger Hanson (15)
Assists - Chad Costello (29) (1st in the ECHL)
Points - Chad Costello (42) (1st in the ECHL)
Power Play Goals - Greger Hanson (5) (Tied for 2nd in the ECHL)
Power Play Assists - Chad Costello (11) (Tied for 1st in the ECHL)
Shorthanded Goals - Gary Steffes & Dyson Stevenson (1)
Shorthanded Assists - Spencer Asuchak & Harrison Ruopp (1)
Game Winning Goals - Chad Costello (3)
First Goal - Greger Hanson (5) (1st in the ECHL)
Penalty Minutes - Derek Mathers (124) (1st in the ECHL)
Insurance Goals -Costello (3) (Tied for 2nd in the ECHL)
Plus/Minus - Joel Chouinard (+17) (Tied for 2nd in the ECHL)
Save Percentage - Riley Gill (.932) (4th in the ECHL)
Goalie Wins - Riley Gill (12) (Tied for 2nd most wins in the ECHL)
Goals Against Average - Riley Gill (2.31) (Tied for 5th best in the ECHL)
-- Upcoming Games --
Tuesday, December 20th @ Tulsa Oilers 7:05 PM CST
Location: BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Thursday, December 22nd vs. Idaho Steelheads 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, December 23rd vs. Idaho Steelheads 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Americans Notes:
1. Chad Costello leads the ECHL in points with 42.
2. The Americans have outscored their opponents 43-29 in the third period.
3. Greger Hanson is tied for second in the ECHL with 5 power play goals.
4. Allen has picked up seven out of a possible eight points against Wichita this season.
5. Derek Mathers leads the ECHL in penalty minutes with 124.
6. Chad Costello leads the ECHL in assists with 29.
7. Greger Hanson leads the ECHL in First Goal scored with 5.
8. Joel Chouinard is tied for second in the league in plus/minus with a +17.
9. Chad Costello is on a nine-game point streak for the second time this season (7 goals & 10 assists).
10. Chad Costello is tied for the ECHL lead with 11 power play assists.
11. Greger Hanson is tied for fifth in the league in scoring with 32 points (15 goals & 17 assists).
12. Allen's penalty kill ranks tenth in the ECHL at 84.4 %.
13. The Americans are 7-2-1-0 in their last ten games.
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