ECHL Allen Americans

Game Day Preview: Americans vs. Idaho

April 7, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release


Allen Americans huddle up after a David Makowski goal
Allen Americans huddle up after a David Makowski goal
(Allen Americans, Credit: Dave Dudich)

Today's Match-Up

Idaho Steelheads @ Allen Americans - 7:05 PM, Allen Event Center

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Promotion: Autograph Fridays

Allen Americans

Home: 19-10-5-1

Away: 16-18-1-1

Overall: 35-28-6-2

Americans Leaders

Points: Pierro-Zabotel (69)

Goals: Guptill (27)

Power Play Goals: Roy (7)

Assists: Pierro-Zabotel (50)

PIM's: Moore (218)

Plus/Minus: *Makowski (+27)

* In the AHL

Idaho Steelheads

Home: 23-9-3-1

Away: 20-12-1-2

Overall: 43-21-4-3

Idaho Leaders

Points: Dahl (61)

Goals: McParland (31)

Assists: Dahl (41)

PIM's: Nevins (163)

Plus/Minus: McParland (+24)

Allen Americans vs Idaho Steelheads 2017-2018 Season (All times local)

Allen leads the Season Series 5-3-0-1

10/27 @ TUL 4-3 L

11/10 Allen 2 vs. Idaho 1 F 1/5 Allen 3 at Idaho 6

11/11 Idaho 5 at Allen 4 SO 1/6 Allen 0 at Idaho 5

11/22 Allen 3 at Idaho 1 F  3/7 Allen 2 at Idaho 1 F SO

11/24 Allen 5 at Idaho 4 F  4/6 Idaho 4 at Allen 5 F OT

11/22 Allen 1 at Idaho 5 F   4/7 Idaho at Allen 7:10 pm

Head-To-Head - The Allen Americans have won the last meetings and lead the season series 5-3-0-1. Allen won the only playoff series between the two clubs, two seasons ago in seven games on their way to a second straight Kelly Cup Championship.

CLINCHED - For the ninth season in a row, the Allen Americans have stamped their ticket to the AA playoffs. In those nine seasons, Allen has made it to the league championship five times with four titles.

Return of the Mac - Americans defenseman David Makowski made his return to the Allen lineup last night scoring his 11th goal of the season. Makowski leads the team in shots-on-goal with 210, and 19 power play assists.

Nearing a Milestone - With Zach Pochiro's assist last night, he's now just one shy of 100 points for his professional career. Pochiro is having his best season as a professional, with 39 points in 40 games.

First Professional Goal - Americans Rookie forward Matt Foget, playing in his first professional game on Friday night, scored his first pro goal in overtime to lead Allen over Idaho. 5-4.

Americans Fight Cancer - The Americans will wear specialty purple sweaters tonight on the first ever Americans Fight Cancer Night, sponsored by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Don't miss our live jersey auction and postgame skate following the game.

Pregame Power Play - Arrive early for the Allen Americans games this season and enjoy special discounts on food and beverage items throughout Allen Event Center! We call it the Pregame Power Play, and it's your chance to score big on some great deals!

Watch/Listen Live - Catch all Allen Americans games this season on ECHL TV pay per-view or Mixlr.com. Be sure to download the mixlr app for your i-phone or android and never miss a minute of the action.

Auction Items - Don't miss out on the latest items up for bid on bidpal.net/goamericans. From jerseys to helmets to signed pucks, they're all there on the Americans official site for auctions during the 2017-2018 season.

Season Ticket Renewal - Lock in your seats NOW for the 2018-2019 Allen Americans Season. Contact your Americans Ticket Representative TODAY by calling 972-912-1000.

Americans Next Home Game

Round 1, ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs, Date & Time TBD

Venue: Allen Event Center

Watch or Listen Live

ECHL TV - http://echl.neulion.com/echl/home

Mobile App -http://mixlr.com/allen-americans-hockey/

Check out the Allen Americans Statistics




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Allen Americans huddle up after a David Makowski goal
Allen Americans huddle up after a David Makowski goal
(Dave Dudich)		   



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