Game Capsule Americans vs. Utah
February 24, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans exchange congratulations after a Spencer Asuchak goal
(Allen Americans, Credit: Dianne Webster)
Allen Americans (19-32-4-2; 44 points) vs. Utah Grizzlies (31-17-4-1; 67 points) 4:05 pm CST
The Allen Americans and Utah Grizzlies close out a weekend series this afternoon at 4:05 pm. The Americans go for the weekend sweep against Utah. Allen is 3-4-0 against Utah this season. After losing the first four games this season to Utah, the Americans have won three straight.
Last Game against Utah:
The Americans erased a 2-0 first period deficit and scored four unanswered goals as the Americans beat the Grizzlies 4-2 on Saturday night in Allen. Gary Steffes scored for the second game in a row. The Americans killed off two, five-on-three Utah power plays in the third period. Utah was 1 for 10 with the man advantage.
Americans Notables:
Zach Pochiro is second in the league lead with 28 goals.
Riley Bourbonnais has a four-game point streak.
Dante Salituro is on a five-game point streak and has points in six of his last seven games.
Josh Thrower had an assist for the second game in a row.
Zach Pochiro is tied for the league lead with 12 power play goals.
CJ Motte won his 15th game of the season on Friday night. (15-13-4-2).
Utah Notables:
Caleb Herbert is seventh in the league in scoring with 55 points.
Caleb Herbert had his 8-game point streak snapped on Saturday night. He was a -2
*Kevin Davis and Cole Ully lead the team in plus/minus with a +13
Caleb Herbert is fourth in the league with 27 goals.
Kevin Carr is 13th in the ECHL with a 2.67 GAA
Caleb Herbert leads Utah with 28 assists.
*In the American Hockey League
Final Thoughts:
The Americans are in the middle of a seven-game homestand (3-2-0)
The Americans are second the league with 1,184 penalty minutes.
Allen is 9-14-1-0 on home ice this season, which is the fewest home wins in the league.
Utah is 13-8-3-1 on the road this season.
Utah is 23-3-3-1 when scoring the first goal.
Utah is 5-4-1-0 in their last ten games.
The Americans are giving up 3.67 goals per-game which is 24th in the league.
Allen is 17-22-4-2 against the Mountain Division.
Allen is being outscored 58 to 42 in the first period.
Americans Next Home Game:
Friday, March 1st vs. Tulsa Oilers
Time: 7:05 pm CST
Venue: Allen Event Center
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 Allen Americans exchange congratulations after a Spencer Asuchak goal (Dianne Webster) |
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