Americans Travel to Tulsa, Host Missouri on Friday
March 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Riley Gill
(Allen Americans, Credit: Melissa Warren)
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans clinched the ECHL Central Division with an 8-2 win over the Tulsa Oilers on Sunday. Allen travels to Tulsa on Wednesday night.
Last Week's Record: 2-2-0
Overall record: 41-14-5-3, 90 points- Top team in the Central Division.
-- Last Week's Games --
Tuesday, March 17th vs. Wichita - 4-3 OT Loss
Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans picked up a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Wichita Thunder. Gary Steffes and Chad Costello both scored for Allen.
Wednesday, March 18th vs. Wichita - 4-0 Loss
Allen, Texas - Wichita Thunder goalie Grant Rollheiser stopped all 34 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Americans. It was the first time all season Allen was shut out in a game.
Friday, March 20th @ Wichita - 4-3 Win
Wichita, Kansas - Chad Costello and Jamie Schaafsma both scored in the third period, as the Allen Americans overcame a 3-2 third period deficit to defeat the Wichita Thunder, 4-3 at Intrust Bank Arena.
Sunday, March 22nd vs. Tulsa - 8-2 Win
Allen, Texas - Gary Steffes scored his league-leading 43rd and 44th goals of the season, as the Americans exploded for eight goals in an 8-2 win over the Tulsa Oilers. Chad Costello finished the game with a goal, two assists, and a plus five for the game.
-- Team Leaders -
Goals - Gary Steffes (44) Leads the ECHL
Assists - Chad Costello (70) Leads the ECHL.
Points - Chad Costello (105) Leads the ECHL
Power Play Goals - Gary Steffes (18) leads the ECHL.
Power Play Assists - Chad Costello (26) 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 (8) Tied for first in the ECHL.
First Goal - Gary Steffes (5) Leads Allen
Penalty Minutes - Garrett Clarke (180) Leads Allen
Plus/Minus - Chad Costello (+38) Second in the ECHL
Shots on Goal - Gary Steffes (232) 4th in the ECHL
Save Percentage - Riley Gill (0.912)
Insurance Goals - Gary Steffes (8) Leads the ECHL
Goalie Wins - Riley Gill (30) Leads the ECHL
Goals Against Average - Riley Gill (2.66)
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Matchup - The Allen Americans, coming off an 8-2 win over the Tulsa Oilers on Sunday, travel to Oklahoma on Wednesday night for a rematch with the Oilers. The Americans are 8-0 against the Missouri Mavericks this season. Allen hosts Missouri on Friday night.
-- Upcoming Games --
Wednesday, March 25th @ Tulsa Oilers 7:05 PM CST
Location: BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Friday, March 27th vs. Missouri Mavericks 7:05 PM CST
Location: Allen Event Center - Allen, Texas
Broadcast Info: Streaming Hot 107.3 FM, www.allenamericans.com
Saturday, March 28th vs. Tulsa Oilers 7:05 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 105 points
2) The Americans ended their eight game home losing streak on Sunday.
3) Chad Costello picked up his 300th career assist on Sunday afternoon.
4) Aaron Gens is second in the ECHL in points by a defenseman with 48.
5) Garrett Clarke leads Allen with 180 penalty minutes.
6) Spencer Asuchak has goals in back to back games for Allen.
7) Gary Steffes leads the league with 44 goals.
8 The Allen Americans have the third ranked power play in the ECHL at 20.5 %.
9) Kevin Young played in his 200th pro game on Sunday.
10) The Allen Americans lead the ECHL with 253 goals scored.
11) Aaron Gens is tied for second in the ECHL in points by a defenseman with 48.
12) The Allen Americans have the top two goal scorers in the ECHL (G Steffes 44, C Costello 35)
13) The Americans have outscored teams 103-58 in the second period.
14) Justin Baker leads rookie defenseman with 36 points.
15) Riley Gill leads the ECHL with 30 wins.
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