Americans Look for Series Win
December 11, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans defensemen Kris Myllari (left) and Colton Saucerman (right) battle the Reading Royals
(Allen Americans)
Reading PA - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and Belleville Senators (AHL), wrap up a three-game series this afternoon against the Reading Royals at 2:00 pm CST from Santander Arena in Reading PA. The Americans split the first two games of the series losing on Wednesday night 5-2 and winning on Friday night 3-1. The victory on Friday night was the Americans first win in Reading in five tries.
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Pregame Show: 1:50 pm CST
Puck Drop: 2:00 pm CST
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On the Call: Tommy Daniels
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Next Home Game: 12/16/22 vs. Wichita Thunder, 7:05 pm
Streak Over: The Allen Americans ended their season-high seven game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Reading Royals on Friday night in Pennsylvania. After giving up the first goal to Reading's Shane Seller at the 8:42 mark of the first period, the Americans went on to score the next three goals to get the win. Hank Crone, Liam Finlay, and Jack Combs all scored for the Americans.
Chad Butcher notches point in his return: Chad Butcher made his return to the Americans lineup on Friday night. Butcher, who is back for his fourth stint with Allen, had the primary assist on Hank Crone's 11th goal of the year. Butcher started the season in Belfast playing in 11 games for the Giants of the EIHL. In those 11 games he had three points with 12 penalty minutes.
Mandolese impressive debut: Ottawa Senators prospect Kevin Mandolese made his first Americans start on Friday night and was sparkling, stopping 32 of 33 Royals shots to earn his first ECHL victory of the season. Mandolese was voted the game's first star. With the win he has a 0.970 save percentage and 1.00 goals against average. In seven games with Belleville (AHL) this season he had 3.87 goals against average and a 2-4-1 record.
Crone ties Newton for top spot in Rookie Scoring: Hank Crone's goal and assist on Friday night moved him into a tie for the Rookie Scoring lead alongside Reading's Max Newton with 25 points each. Newton was held without a point in Friday night's loss to the Americans.
Crone Extends Point Streak: With his goal and assist on Friday night Hank Crone extended his point streak to a season-high seven games. His seven-game streak is now a team- high for the season.
Comparing Allen and Reading
Allen Americans:
Home: 2-5-1-0
Away: 4-7-0-0
Overall: 6-12-1-0
Last 10: 2-8-0
Allen Americans Leaders:
Goals: (12) Jack Combs
Assists: (14) Hank Crone
Points: (25) Hank Crone
+/-: (+4) Liam Finlay
PIM: (52) Jackson Leppard
Reading Royals:
Home: 7-3-0-0
Away: 5-3-1-0
Overall: 12-6-1-0
Last 10: 8-2-0
Reading Royals Leaders:
Goals: (13) Max Newton
Assists: (13) Trey Bradley
Points: (25) Max Newton
+/-: (+9) Jacob Gaucher
PIM: (50) Colin Felix
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 Allen Americans defensemen Kris Myllari (left) and Colton Saucerman (right) battle the Reading Royals |
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