Americans Look for Weekend Sweep over the Rush
November 7, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Rapid City, South Dakota - The Allen Americans (6-3-0) and Rapid City Rush (4-4-0) close a two-game weekend set tonight in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Puck drop from the Rushmore Civic Center in 8:05 pm CST.
Five and Counting - Allen Americans forward Chad Costello extended his point streak to five games with an assist last night. Costello's five-game streak ties Greger Hanson for the longest this season.
All Even - The Americans evened the road trip at 1-1 after last night's 4-1 victory. Allen will play seven of their first ten games away from Allen Event Center.
Dynamic Trio - The line of Daniel Doremus, Dyson Stevenson and Jean-Paul Lafontaine scored half of the Americans goals last night and finished with three points, six shots on goal, and a plus five for the evening.
Old Friends - Garrett Clarke faced his former team last night and finshed with no points. Nolan Descoteaux was a healthy scratch for the Rush, while Kale Kerbashian remains on the 21-day IR with a lower body injury.
Power Play Sighting - The Americans scored just their fifth power play goal of the season last night going 1-2 with the man advantage. The Americans moved up to 19th overall in the ECHL at 12.8 %.
Tonight's Matchup
Saturday, November 7 - Allen Americans at Rapid City Rush - 8:05 p.m.
Where to Watch
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Record this Season vs. Rapid City
Home 0-0-0
Away 1-0-0
Americans Record
Allen Americans
Overall: 6-3-0 (12 points)
Home: 2-1-0
Road: 4-2-0
Rank: 2nd in Central Division
Rush Record
Overall: 4-4-0 (8 points)
Home: 2-2-0
Road: 2-2-0
Rank: 4th in West Division
Americans Leaders
Goals: Greger Hanson (4)
Power Play Goals: *Gary Steffes  (3)
Assists: Chad Costello (6)
Points: Greger Hanson, Chad Costello (8)
+/-: Eric Roy/Justin Baker (+5)
PIM: Dyson Stevenson (17)
*Currently on loan to San Jose (AHL)
Rush Leaders
Goals: Winston Day Chief, Daniel O'Donoghue (4)
Assists: Zach Cohen (5)
Points: Winston Day Chief (7)
+/-: Daniel O'Donoghue (+4)
PIM: Jimmy Bonneau (38)
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- Rowe Leads Stingrays to 4-1 Victory over Jackals Saturday - South Carolina Stingrays
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