GameDay Preview: Allen at Idaho
April 13, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen Americans vs. Idaho Steelheads - 8:10 PM, Century Link Arena
Allen Americans
Home: 19-11-5-1
Away: 16-18-1-1
Overall: 35-29-6-2
Americans Leaders
Points: Pierro-Zabotel (69)
Goals: Guptill (27)
Power Play Goals: Chouinard (8)
Assists: Pierro-Zabotel (50)
PIM's: Moore (218)
Plus/Minus: Makowski (+28)
Idaho Steelheads
Home: 23-9-3-1
Away: 21-11-2-2
Overall: 44-20-5-3
Idaho Leaders
Points: Dahl (61)
Goals: McParland (31)
Assists: Dahl (41)
PIM's: Nevins (163)
Plus/Minus: McParland (+23)
Allen Americans vs Idaho Steelheads 2017-2018 Season (All times local)
Season Series: Allen 5-4-0-1
10/27 @ TUL 4-3 L
11/10 Allen 2 vs. Idaho 1 F Â 1/5 Allen 3 at Idaho 6
11/11 Idaho 5 at Allen 4 SO Â 1/6 Allen 0 at Idaho 5
11/22 Allen 3 at Idaho 1 F Â 3/7 Allen 2 at Idaho 1 F SO
11/24 Allen 5 at Idaho 4 F Â 4/6 Idaho 4 at Allen 5 F OT
11/22 Allen 1 at Idaho 5 F Â 4/7 Idaho 4 at Allen 2 F
Head-To-Head - The Allen Americans won two of the last three meetings between the two clubs and won the season series 5-4-0-1. Allen won the only playoff series between the two teams, 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.
Pat on the Back - Americans Goalie Jake Paterson joined the Americans in late February after being assigned to Allen, by Milwaukee of the American Hockey League. Paterson went 9-4-1-0 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage in 14 games.
Big Milestone - Americans forward Zach Pochiro's point in the regular season finale last Saturday night, was his 100th career point. Pochiro had his best season as a professional with 41 points in 42 games.
Did Somebody Say Playoffs - Rookie's Matt Foget, Gordie Ballhorn, Jared Bethune and Braylon Shmyr will all play in their first postseason game tonight, when the Americans open the playoffs against Idaho. All four joined the Americans in late March. Jared Bethune led the rookies with five points in nine games. Braylon Shmyr had four points in nine games. Matt Foget had one goal in two games. Gordie Ballhorn, had no points in three games.
Allen Americans vs. Idaho Steelheads, Best of 7 series
Game 1: Americans @ Idaho - Friday, April 13th @ 8:10pm - Boise, Idaho
Game 2: Americans @ Idaho - Saturday, April 14th @ 8:10pm - Boise, Idaho
Game 3: Idaho @ Americans - Wednesday, April 18th  @ 7:05pm - Allen Event Center
Game 4: Idaho @ Americans - Friday, April 20th @ 7:05pm - Allen Event Center
Game 5: Idaho @ Americans - Sunday, April 22nd @ 6:05pm - Allen Event Center*
Game 6: Americans @ Idaho - Tuesday, April 24th @ 8:10pm - Boise, Idaho*
Game 7: Americans @ Idaho - Wednesday, April 25th @ 8:10pm - Boise, Idaho*
* If Necessary
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.
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