Allen Americans Win Governors' Cup
March 16, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
TEMPE, AZ (March 16, 2011) - The Allen Americans have won the Bud Poile Governors' Cup as the Central Hockey League's 2010-11 regular season points champions.
The Americans (43-15-2, 88 points) clinched the Berry Conference last Saturday and on Wednesday have clinched the point's championship thanks to Bloomington's loss to Missouri.
Playing in just their second CHL season, the Americans have already earned high honors advancing to the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals last season, their expansion year. In two seasons, Allen has posted an 85-32-7 record. The Americans are led by Head Coach Dwight Mullins.
The Governor's Cup carries the name of Norman Robert ¬ËBud' Poile who served the hockey world as a player, coach, general manager and league executive. Prior to his retirement in 1989, the late Bud Poile served as the President of the Central Hockey League and the Commissioner of the International Hockey League.
Last Five Governors' Cup Champions
2010-11 Allen Americans
2009-10 Odessa Jackalopes
2008-09 Colorado Eagles
2007-08 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
2006-07 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
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