Graham, Whitley Set to Return to Americans Lineup
January 14, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
The Americans will welcome back two of their key players tonight, with the return of Goaltender Chris Whitley, back from injury, and All-Star Forward Bruce Graham, who missed last weekend's games in Colorado and Rapid City for family reasons. Graham leads the team in scoring with 41 points (18 goals and 23 assists.)
In other Americans news, the team has traded forward Dustin Donaghy to the Wichita Thunder for future considerations. Donaghy had 6 goals and 1 assist in 23 games for the Americans this season. Donaghy was signed last year as a free agent out of Junior Hockey. Also, Winger Judd Blackwater has been placed on 10-day IR.
The Americans host Bossier-Shreveport tonight in a battle for first place in the Berry Conference. The Americans currently lead the Mudbugs by 6 points, with two games in hand, coming into tonight's contest. Puck drop is at 7:30 at the Allen Event Center, located on Hwy 75 and Stacy Road in Allen.
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Upcoming Games
January 14th vs. Bossier at 7:30 PM
January 15th vs. Laredo at 7:00 PM and
January 17th vs. Arizona at 1:00 PM (KIDS DAY)
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