Allen Americans Weekly Update
Published on January 29, 2019 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans Left Wing Riley Bourbonnais celebrates a goal
(Allen Americans, Credit: Tulsa Oilers)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, host the Idaho Steelheads for three games this week beginning on Wednesday night. The Americans picked up three out of a possible six points this past weekend in Tulsa, going 1-1-1 in the three games.
Last Week's Record: 1-1-1
Overall record: 14-28-3-2 33 points -
-- Last Week's Games --
Friday, January 25th @ Tulsa - 5-0 WIN
Tulsa, OK - Jacob Doty had his first professional hat trick, while CJ Motte made 33 saves as the Allen Americans shutout the Tulsa Oilers by a score of 5-0 on Friday night. The win extended the Americans point streak to seven games
Saturday January 26th @ Tulsa - 4-3 Loss
Tulsa, OK - The Americans rallied from a 4-1 deficit to close the gap to one goal late in the third period, but Allen was unable to get the equalizer as Tulsa evened the series at 1-1 with a 4-3 victory. The Oilers win ended the Americans seven-game point streak.
Sunday January 27th @ Tulsa - 5-4 OT Loss
Tulsa, OK - The Americans blew two 2-goal leads on Sunday afternoon as the Tulsa Oilers won a 5-4 overtime decision at the BOK Center. With the loss, Allen picks up a point and three out of a possible six points in the three-game series. Zach Pochiro scored his ECHL-leading 25th goal of the year in the loss.
- This Week's Games -
Wednesday, January 30th vs. Idaho Steelheads 7:05 pm CST
Location: Allen Event Center
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, February 1st vs. Idaho Steelheads 7:05 pm CST
Location: Allen Event Center
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
Saturday, February 2nd vs. Idaho Steelheads 7:05 pm CST
Location: Allen Event Center
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
-- Team Leaders -
Goals -Zach Pochiro (25) (Leads the ECHL)
Assists - Alex Breton and Dante Salituro (22)
Points - Zach Pochiro (44) (Seventh in the league)
Power Play Goals - Zach Pochiro (10) - (3rd in the ECHL)
Power Play Assists - Alex Breton (11)
Shorthanded Goals - Zach Pochiro (2)
Shorthanded Assists - Chase Lang (2)
Game-Winning Goals - Spencer Asuchak and Zach Pochiro (2)
First Goal - Spencer Asuchak (2)
Insurance Goals - Adam Miller (2)
Penalty Minutes - Curt Gogol (98)
Plus/Minus - Curt Gogol (+1)
Shots on Goal - Zach Pochiro (146)
Save Percentage - CJ Motte (.914)
Goalie Wins - CJ Motte (12)
Goals-Against Average - CJ Motte (3.15)
Americans Notes
-Allen has earned at least one point in eight of their last nine games.
- Zach Pochiro is seventh in the league in scoring with 44 points.
- CJ Motte is second in the ECHL in minutes-played with 1734.
- Allen is 1-0-2 against Idaho this season.
- Alex Breton is fourth in the league in rookie power play assists with 11.
- Alex Breton is fourth in the ECHL in points by a defenseman with 29.
- Zach Pochiro leads the league with 25 goals.
- Allen is third in the ECHL, averaging 21.19 penalty minutes per game.
Images from this story
 Allen Americans Left Wing Riley Bourbonnais celebrates a goal (Tulsa Oilers) |
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