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Game Day Preview: Allen vs. Cincinnati

January 16, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
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Head-To-Head - This is the first ever meeting between the Americans and Cyclones. The two clubs will play a three-game weekend series at Allen Event Center tonight, Sunday and Mon day.

Pushing 50 - Americans forward and ECHL scoring leader Chad Costello has 49 points coming in to tonight's game against Cincinnati. Costello is coming off of a four point game last Sunday in the Americans 5-2 win over Colorado.

Milestone Watch - Casey Pierro-Zabotel, who is expected to return to the Americans lineup tonight, is one goal away from 100 for his pro career with 99. Pierro- Zabotel who has missed 14 games due to an injury has eight goals and 16 points in 21 games this season.

Almost Even - Allen netminders Riley Gill and Joe Rumpel have played almost the same amount of minutes this season despite both goalies missing significant time out of the lineup. Gill has recorded 1090 minutes to date, while Joel Rumpel has 1008.

Lake Erie - Eric Roy was loaned to the Lake Erie Monsters earlier this week after scoring 24 points this season to lead all-rookie defensemen. Roy has played one game for Lake Erie and recorded no points.

Cincinnati Cyclones Notes - The Cyclones come to Allen on a four game losing streak having dropped games to Fort Wayne, Atlanta, and two to Norfolk. Cincinnati is 1-2-0 against the ECHL Central Division this season, with their only win coming over the Wichita Thunder 6-1 on December 20th

Give Me the Puck - Allen Americans Rookie forward Casey Thrush received the game puck after scoring his first career goal last Sunday in the Americans 5-2 win over Colorado.

Around The ECHL - The Missouri Mavericks (30-3-1-1) were the first team to 30 wins this season with last night's 5-4 regulation win over the Colorado Eagles. Missouri forward Josh Holmstrom had a hat trick scoring on three of his four shots last night.

Group Night - Bring a group of 15 or more to an Allen Americans Hockey Game and receive discounted ticket prices. Call 972-912-1000 for more information. http://allenamericans.com/group-tickets/

Birthday Parties- Celebrate your birthday party at an Allen Americans Hockey Game. We have special birthday packages lined up for the upcoming season. Call 972-912-1000 for more information. http://allenamericans.com/birthday-party/

Americans in the Community- Have an upcoming event you would like to have the Allen Americans be a part of? Contact us at 972-912-1000 or http://allenamericans.com/community-programs/

Tonight's Match-Up

Cincinnati Cyclones @ Allen Americans - 7:05 PM, Allen Event Center

Game Promotion - Shriners Night, with the Americans wearing a specialty jersey to be auctioned off after the game. Click here

Allen Americans

Home: 8-6-1

Away: 12-8-0

Overall: 20-14-1-0

Leading Scorers

Points: Costello (49)

Goals: Costello (14)

Assists: Costello (35)

PIM's Stevenson (67)

Plus/Minus: Hanson (+7)

AHL Loan to San Jose

Cincinnati Cyclones

Home: 10-3-1-2

Away: 5-11-2-0

Overall: 15-14-3-2

Leading Scorers

Points: Budish/Huard (27)

Goals: Downing (16)

Assists: Huard (17)

PIM's Ambroz (44)

Plus/Minus: Wilson (+11)

Season Series

Jan. 16

vs. Cincinnati

7:05 PM

Jan. 17

vs. Cincinnati

4:05 PM

Jan. 18

vs. Cincinnati

1:05 PM

Allen is 0-0-0 against Cincinnati this season

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