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Allen Hands Grizzlies First Loss of Season

October 24, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
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West Valley City, Utah - The Allen Americans (3-2) added a late empty-netter and defeated the Utah Grizzlies (2-1) 4-2 Friday night at Maverik Center before 5,335 fans on opening night.

"Our determination, at times, was ok, we had spurts of pushes and intensity," said Head Coach/GM Tim Branham. "We've got to be better. We were much better last weekend, being able to make plays, being able to come out of our own end, coming up through the neutral zone, creating offense; we didn't do that here tonight."

59 seconds after Allen took a 1-0 lead eight seconds into a first period power-play, the Grizzlies responded and tied the game at 15:08. ECHL Player of the Week Barry Almeida scored his sixth goal in the first three games with Ryan Walters and Corey Fienhage drawing assists as Utah answered back up ice.

"There were some very small, minor mistakes that happened that ended up with the puck in the back of our net, which obviously we can't do," said Branham. "It's early on in the season, we've got to make sure we clean up a few things and we'll be alright."

Allen made it 2-1 six seconds after a power-play expired 6:07 into the second period. Utah killed two penalties going down the stretch to keep it 2-1 going to the third period.

The Grizzlies came out strong in the third and got some good chances while goaltender Bryan Hogan stopped a breakaway to keep it 2-1 early in the third. The Americans though took advantage of a Utah turnover to get a 3-1 lead 6:52 into the period.

Utah made it 3-2 with 5:34 left in the game on an Alex Krushelnyski power-play goal assisted by Anaheim prospects Bryan Moore and Matt Berry. Utah though went back to the penalty box on a delay of game penalty with under four minutes left as they worked to tie.

Allen goaltender Joel Rumpel continued his great start to the season as he stopped 24 of 26 Utah shots. Grizzlies goaltender Bryan Hogan stopped 23 of 26 Allen looks with Ryan Faragher coming up under the weather.

Home Opening Weekend

The Grizzlies host Allen again tomorrow at 7 p.m. Fans can get a lower bowl ticket, a brat and a beer or soft drink for only $20 at the arena box office as Octoberfest continues. Utah Grizzlies Hockey: It's Just Fun.

Halloween Matinee

The Grizzlies host Idaho on Saturday, October 31 for a Halloween Matinee. Kids in costume will be admitted free* and there will be trunk or treating on the upper concourse during the second intermission. In addition, the Grizzlies will be wearing zombie costumes presented by Coors that will be auctioned off live after the game with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Up to two free kids per paying adult.

Ticket Packages

Grizzlies ticket packages start at $30 for three games and can be purchased by calling (801) 988-8000. Full season ticket packages include: free parking, concession discounts, exclusive events with the team and more.

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