Americans Close Regular Season with 3-1 Win Over Thunder
March 25, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Texas- The Allen Americans closed the 2011-2012 regular season with their second win over the Wichita Thunder in three days, 3-1 at the Allen Event Center on 'Fan Appreciation Day.'
The Americans opened the scoring in the opening period when Keith Johnson buried his 14th of the season, Johnson played in his 300th professional game this afternoon. Mark Nebus had the lone assist for Allen.
Nebus picked up his second point of the night in the second netting his 14th goal of the year, seventh with Allen to give the Americans a 2-0 lead. Jason Deitsch and Jake Newton assisted on the Nebus goal. However Wichita cut the lead to just a goal late in the second when Thunder forward Thomas Beauregard blasted one in the net on the power-play to make it a 2-1 game. Allen held that lead after 40 minutes of play outshooting the Thunder 27-16 after two periods.
The Americans regained their two goal lead in the third when Tyler Ludwig found the back of the net for his 4th of the season. Jason Deitsch and Keith Johnson picked up the assist on the Ludwig goal. Americans netminder Jon Groenheyde stopped 23 of 24 Wichita shots picking up his first professional win.
The Americans open the playoffs at home on Friday night against the Texas Brahmas at 7:05 PM. Tickets available at www.allenamericans.com.
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