Allen Americans Weekly
December 16, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans defenseman Cole Fraser (right) vs. the Adirondack Thunder
(Allen Americans, Credit: Adirondack Thunder)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, close out a 4-game road trip this week with a single game against the Worcester Railers on Wednesday night. Allen returns home on Friday to face the Rapid City Rush. Then, it's a home and home set against the Wichita Thunder on Saturday and Sunday.
Last Week's Record: 3-1-0
Overall record: 19-5-3-0 41 Points
-- Last Week's Games --
Tuesday, December 10th, vs. Wichita - 5-1 Win
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans got goals from five different players, in a 5-1 win over the Wichita Thunder on Tuesday night. Gabe Gagne, Josh Brittain, Alex Breton, Olivier Archambault and Brett Pollock all lit the lamp for the Americans. Allen goalie Jake Paterson didn't allow a goal until late in the third period. Wichita outshot the Americans 30 to 25 for the night.
Friday, December 13, @ Adirondack - 4-1 Win
Glens Falls, NY - In the first ever meeting between the two teams, the Allen Americans, defeated the Adirondack Thunder, by a 4-1 score on Friday night at Cool Insuring Arena. Allen scored four unanswered goals to open the four-game road trip with a win. Allen starter Zachary Sawchenko stopped 31 of 32 shots to earn the victory.
Saturday, December 14, @ Adirondack - 7-6 SO Win
Glens Falls, NY - The Allen Americans played their first shootout game of the season on Saturday night, defeating the Adirondack Thunder 7-6 in the extra session. Alex Guptill had a goal and the game winner in the shootout. Cole Fraser scored his first and second career goals in the Allen win.
Sunday, December 15, @ Brampton - 6-4 Loss
Brampton, Ontario - The Brampton Beast built a 4-1 second period lead and the Allen Americans were never able to recover, dropping a 6-4 decision on Sunday afternoon at CAA Centre. Stepan Falkovsky provided 50 % of the offense with his 4th and 5th goals of the season. The Americans went 2 for 9 on the power play. Allen is 2-1 so far on their 4-game road trip.
- This Week's Games -
Wednesday, December 18, @ Worcester, 7:05 pm EST
Location: DCU Center
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, December 20, vs. Rapid City, 7:05 pm CST
Location: Allen Event Center
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
Saturday, December 21, vs. Wichita, 7:05 pm CST
Location: Allen Event Center
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
Sunday, December 22, @ Wichita, 4:05 pm CST
Location: Intrust Bank Arena
Broadcast Info: Streaming Mixlr.com, www.allenamericans.com
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Gabe Gagne (15)
Assists -Tyler Sheehy (21)
Points - Tyler Sheehy (31)
Power Play Goals - Gabe Gagne (3)
Power Play Assists -Tyler Sheehy, Alex Breton and Brett Pollock (4)
Shorthanded Goals - Stepan Falkovsky and Tyler Sheehy (1)
Shorthanded Assists - Alex Guptill (1)
Game-Winning Goals - Gabe Gagne (5)
First Goal - Tyler Sheehy, Gabe Gagne and Alex Guptill (3)
Insurance Goals - Olivier Archambault and Jordan Topping (2)
Penalty Minutes - Spencer Asuchak (34)
Plus/Minus - Alex Guptill and Jack Sadek (+12)
Shots on Goal - Gabe Gagne (96)
Save Percentage - Zach Sawchenko (.923)
Goalie Wins - Jake Paterson (10)
Goals-Against Average - Zach Sawchenko (2.59)
Americans Notes:
-Americans rookie defenseman Cole Fraser scored his first and second professional goals on Saturday night against Adirondack.
- Tyler Sheehy extended his point streak to eight games with two assists on Sunday night in Brampton.
- Allen is tied with South Carolina for the most points in the league with 41.
- Tyler Sheehy leads all rookies with 31 points.
- The Americans won their first shootout game of the season on Saturday night against Adirondack.
- Allen leads the league with 7 overtime wins.
- Allen is 11-2-1 when scoring the first goal.
- The Americans are outscoring their opponents 31 to 23 in the first period.
Allen Americans Practice and Game Schedule:
Monday, December 16th - Travel Day to Worcester
Tuesday, December 17th - Practice at 10:00 am at DCU Center
Wednesday, December 18th - Allen at Worcester 7:05 pm EST
Thursday, December 19th - Travel Day to DFW from Worcester
Friday, December 20th - Morning Skate at 10:00 am CST (Allen Event Center)
Rapid City Rush at Allen Americans 7:05 pm
Saturday, December 21 - Morning Skate at 10:00 am CST (Allen Event Center)
Wichita Thunder at Allen Americans, 7:05 pm
Sunday, December 22, - Allen Americans at Wichita Thunder 4:05 pm CST
Images from this story
 Allen Americans defenseman Cole Fraser (right) vs. the Adirondack Thunder (Adirondack Thunder) |
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