Allen Americans

ECHL: Allen Americans To Host 2026 All-Star Game

The ECHL has announced on Saturday Night that the Allen Americans will host the 2026 ECHL All-Star Game; this is the first time that the Americans have hosted the event since the joined the league for the 2009-10 season. There will be no All-Star Game in 2025. However, the league is hosting a Hockey Heritage […]

ECHL: Andrew Nielsen Suspended One Game

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has suspended Allen Americans defenseman Andrew Nielsen one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Friday Night’s game vs. Utah Grizzlies. Nielsen cross-checked Utah’s Nick Messner in the face at the 12:18 mark of the first period and was assessed a minor penalty for interference. […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Announce Trade with Allen Americans

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have received rookie forward Chaz Smedsrud from the Allen Americans in exchange for future considerations. Junior and Collegiate Career Chaz Smedsrud started his junior career in the 2016-17 season with the Notre Dame Hounds of the SJHL. In his two seasons with the Hounds, he played in […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Name 2024-25 Captains

ECHL: Preview of the 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 season kicks off today, with the first puck poised to touch fresh ice this evening. The ECHL announced the Season Opening Rosters yesterday, so let’s take a moment to review last season’s league standings. We’ll explore the strengths and weaknesses of each team based on last year’s stats, and contemplate the potential outcomes […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Trade Artyom Kulakov to Allen Americans

The Worcester Railers announced Tuesday that they’ve traded defensemen Artyom Kulakov to the Allen Americans in exchange for future considerations. Kulakov was a solid piece on the Railers blueline, playing in 61 games last season, putting up four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 61 games. He also led all Railer blueliners in […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Re-Sign 6’6″ Forward Garrett Klotz

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed forward Garrett Klotz for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior Career Garrett Klotz started his junior career in the 2005-06 season where he played in the WHL. In his three WHL seasons, Klotz played in 150 games, splitting his time between the Red Deer Rebels and […]

2024-25 ECHL Pre-Season BOG Meeting Recap

The ECHL BOG had their pre-season meeting last week in Phoenix as they prepared for the 2024-25 pre-season, which kicks off in less than two weeks. Just like the BOG meeting they had earlier this Summer, there are a few more changes coming to the league for the 2024-25 season, so let’s recap those changes […]

ECHL: Allen Americans Sign Hudson Wilson

The Allen Americans have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Hudson Wilson to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Hudson has already played in two games during the 2024-25 season in Poland, putting up one assist. The left-handed shooting defenseman is the sixth blueliner signed by the Americans for the upcoming season. Wilson joins Mike Van […]

ECHL Announces 2024-25 Critical Dates

As the ECHL season inches closer, the league officially announced the critical dates for the 2024-25 season. Here are each of the important dates broken down by Month October 10/3– Players can report to training camp for meetings, registration, and physicals. 10/4– Training Camp Opens; teams may begin on-ice activities. 10/16– Season Opening Rosters Due […]