
Riley Gill Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week
December 6, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
Allen, Texas - The ECHL announced today that Americans Goalie Riley Gill has been named the CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the period ending December 4th. 2016.
Riley Gill went 3-1-0 last week with a .952 save percentage and 1.24 goals-against average. He recorded back to back 1-0 shutouts against the Tulsa Oilers and Missouri Mavericks on consecutive days.
Gill is in third season with the Americans, having helped the team win back to back Kelly Cup Championships in 2015 & 2016. The native of Northfield, Minnesota has a record of 9-6-0 this season with a .926 save percentage.
"Riley is one of the top goalies in the ECHL and he gives us a chance to win every night," said Allen Americans Head Coach Steve Martinson.
This is the fourth time in his career Riley Gill has won the Goalie of the Week Award. Gill and the Americans return to action on Wednesday night against the Missouri Mavericks at 7:05 PM. Tickets are on sale at Allen Event Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com . Call 072-912-1000 for more information.
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