Gill Earns Third Straight Road Shutout
Published on December 10, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Wichita, Kansas - The Allen Americans defeated the Wichita Thunder by a score of 3-0 on Friday night in the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
Americans goalie Riley Gill earned his third straight road shutout, an Americans team record, as he stopped all 45 Thunder shots to earn his 11th win of the season.
"Riley was fantastic again tonight," said teammate Joel Chouinard after the game. He's in a zone right now and stopping every shot that comes his way. That paddle save in the third period was Sports Center Top-Ten worthy."
Gill beat last year's effort by one save, as he shutout the Thunder 3-0 last year with a 44-save performance. Gill now has 2.22 goals-against average, with a .935 save percentage after tonight's 45-save showing.
Chad Costello extended his point streak to five games with his goal tonight (9), while Greger Hanson scored his team-leading 11th of the season in the third period. Dyson Stevenson scored his third which turned out to be the game winner for Allen. Stevenson deflected home a David Makowski shot past Thunder goalie Drew Owsley in the first period.
The Americans penalty kill shut down Wichita on Friday night as the Thunder went 0 for 7 on the power play. The Americans penalty kill is climbing in the rankings, now up to 14th overall in the ECHL at 84.1 %.
The Americans and Thunder will faceoff again on Saturday night at 7:05 PM at Intrust Bank Arena. Watch the game on ECHL TV or listen online at www.hot1073fm.com.
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