Americans Clinch Playoff Spot
Published on April 2, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), played their final School Day Game of the season on Thursday morning with the Americans coming out on top 8-5 clinching a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Danny Katic led the way with his third hat trick of the year, scoring his 32nd, 33rd and 34th goals of the season. He also had an assist collecting a four-point game. With his three goals Katic took over the ECHL lead in goals passing Idaho's Brendan Hoffman.
Colton Hargrove scored a pair of goals for the Americans with numbers 22 and 23 of the season. His second goal of the game was the game winner for Allen.
Brayden Watts broke his scoring drought, adding a pair which led to a personal milestone collecting career goals number 99 and 100. He finished the game with four points, adding two helpers as well.
Michael Gildon also with a big day adding three assists and is now up to 47 points on the season.
The middle game of the three-game series is Friday night at 7:10 PM. Call 972-912-1000 for ticket information.
They Said it:
Steve Martinson: "It was nice to clinch a playoff spot, but we made some mistakes today we need to cleanup."
Danny Katic: "We got the job done today despite making some mistakes. It was nice to clinch a playoff spot. We have a great team that is built for a long playoff run."
Three Stars:
1. ALN - C. Hargrove
2. ALN - D. Katic
3. ALN - B. Watts
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