Americans and Rush Square off Tonight
Published on March 13, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans of the Central Hockey League announced several roster moves on Tuesday that will affect tonight's contest against the Rapid City Rush.
Americans forward Nick Layton has been recalled by the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League, for the second time in the last couple of weeks. Layton played in four games with the Stars during his last visit to Texas. In 54 games for the Americans, Layton has 39 points. (13 goals, 26 assists)
The Americans also activated forward Ben Wilson on Tuesday. Wilson was reassigned to Allen from Lake Erie in February, the Americans primary AAA affiliate. Allen also activated defenseman Mike Berube, who was out of the lineup for 10 days with an upper-body injury. Jim McKenzie was put on the 10-Day IR on Monday.
In other Allen Americans related news, former Americans defenseman Jordie Benn was recalled by the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, from Texas, its primary AAA affiliate. Benn, in two games for Dallas this season, has one assist for one point.
The Americans host the Rapid City Rush tonight at 7:05 PM. Tickets are on sale at the Allen Event Center box office, or online at www.allenamericans.com . www.ticketmaster.com .
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