Americans Start Busy Week at Home on St. Patrick's Day
Published on March 16, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans at Rapid City Rush
(Allen Americans, Credit: Rapid City Rush)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans return home for three games this week and one quick trip to Wichita. The Americans host the Wichita Thunder tomorrow night on St Patrick's Day.
Last Week's Record: 1-2-0
Overall record: 39-13-4-3, 85 points- Top team in the Central Division.
-- Last Week's Games --
Tuesday, March 10th @ Rapid City - 2-1 Win
Rapid City, South Dakota - Chad Costello scored shorthanded and Jamie Schaafsma scored what turned out to be the game winner, as Allen defeated Rapid City 2-1 on Tuesday night. Riley Gill stopped 24 of 25 shots on goal.
Friday, March 13th @ Rapid City - 3-2 Loss
Rapid City, South Dakota - Winston Day Chief had a hat trick for the Rapid City Rush, including the game winner with 22 seconds left in the third, as the Rapid City Rush beat the Allen Americans 3-2 on Friday night.
Saturday, March 14th @ Rapid City - 5-3 Loss
Rapid City, South Dakota - The Allen Americans erased a 3-0 Rush lead to tie the game in the third period, however a late penalty cost Allen the game as the Rush would score on the power play with six minutes left in regulation, and add an empty netter late to earn the win. Kale Kerbashian had a four point night for Rapid City.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Gary Steffes (41) Leads the ECHL
Assists - Chad Costello (66) Leads the ECHL.
Points - Chad Costello (98) Leads the ECHL
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (17) leads the ECHL.
Power Play Assists - Chad Costello (24) Leads the ECHL
Shorthanded Goals -Greger Hanson (4) tied for second in the ECHL
Shorthanded Assists - y Austin Smith (2) leads Allen
Game Winning Goals -Gary Steffes, Greger Hanson (7) Tied for second in the ECHL.
First Goal - Gary Steffes (5) Leads Allen
Penalty Minutes - Aaron Gens (172) Leads Allen
Plus/Minus - Chad Costello (+33) Second in the ECHL
Shots on Goal - Gary Steffes (211) 4th in the ECHL
Save Percentage - Riley Gill (0.913)
Insurance Goals - Gary Steffes (8) Leads the ECHL
Goalie Wins - Riley Gill (28) Leads the ECHL
Goals Against Average - Riley Gill (2.64)
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Matchup - The Allen Americans play three games against the Wichita Thunder this week, as well as a matchup with the Tulsa Oilers on Sunday .
-- Upcoming Games --
Tuesday, March 17th vs. Wichita Thunder 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Wednesday, March 18th vs. Wichita Thunder 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, March 20th @ Wichita Thunder 7:05 PM CST
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - Wichita, Kansas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Sunday, March 22nd vs. Tulsa Oilers 4:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
-- About the Americans --
1) Chad Costello leads the ECHL with 98 points
2) The Americans have lost six straight home games. (1/30-current)
3) Gary Steffes became the first 40 goal scorer in Allen Americans history with two goals on Saturday (41).
4) Aaron Gens leads Allen with 172 penalty minutes.
5) Chad Costello leads the Americans with a plus 34.
6) The Americans have the third ranked penalty kill in the ECHL at 87.5%.
7) Gary Steffes leads the league with 41 goals.
8 The Allen Americans have the second ranked power play in the ECHL at 20.6 %.
9) The Allen Americans have 4 defensemen in the top 15 in the league in points. (Gens, Baker, Young, Ty Ludwig)
10) The Allen Americans lead the ECHL with 237 goals scored.
11) Aaron Gens is tied for second in the ECHL in points by a defenseman with 43.
12) The Allen Americans have two of the top three goal scorers in the ECHL (G Steffes 41, C Costello 32)
13) The Americans have outscored teams 95-50 in the second period.
14) The Americans have the 7th ranked home penalty kill in the league at 86.7 %
15) Riley Gill leads the ECHL with 28 wins.
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