Game Day in the Black Hills, Game 4 Tonight at 9:05 Pm
May 9, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush
(Allen Americans, Credit: Josh Morgan, Rapid City Journal)
Rapid City, SD - The Allen Americans look to make it three straight in the series tonight against the Rapid City Rush. After dropping Game 1 at home, the Americans have won two straight including a 4-1 win on Thursday night in South Dakota.
The Americans own the league's best power play at 24.4 %, yet have not scored a power play goal away from home this postseason. In three road games the Americans are 0 for 10, including an 0 for 3 in Game 3.
"We haven't had that many opportunities," said Americans Head Coach Steve Martinson. "In Game 3 we scored two seconds after the power play expired, and that goal was directly setup by the power play. In many of the other situations we didn't get a full two minutes so the road numbers are deceiving."
The numbers that are not deceiving are the ones being put up by Americans forward, Spencer Asuchak. He has points in five straight playoff games to lead Allen. He leads the team in goals with 6, and assists with 7, and he is tied for the postseason lead with 3 power play goals. The power forward sealed the win in Game 3, when he stole the puck in the Rush end and buried a shot to give the Americans a two-goal lead at the time. He has been the Americans best player on the ice all playoffs.
"I'm just trying to do my part to help this group win a third straight championship," said Asuchak. "We have such a deep team and everyone gets along so well, which is why we are getting results on the ice. We have a long way to go with much more work to be done."
Ian Schultz has also made a big impact in his return from the American League. Schultz has four goals in four games and leads the team with a 30.8 shooting percentage (4-13). Â
Puck drop tonight from the Black Hills of South Dakota will be at 9:05 pm Texas time. Game 5 is a 6:05 pm puck drop on Sunday. Games 6 & 7 (if necessary) will be back in Allen on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tickets are on sale for both games at www.ticketmaster.com or call 972-912-1000.
Listen to tonight's game on Hot 107.3 FM with Tommy Daniels beginning at 8:35 pm with the pregame show www.hot1073fm.com. If you can't join us in South Dakota watch online at http://echl.neulion.com/echl/home or at Game On in Allen/Fairview
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