Allen Americans

ECHL Transactions: Tulsa Oilers 02/13/2024

Forward Geoff Kitt has been suspended by the Tulsa Oilers and removed from the roster. Teams typically use this move to allow players to sign contracts with European teams. 27-year-old Geoff Kitt is a native of Sioux Lookout, ON. He played four seasons with Mercyhurst University before turning pro in 2022. Geoff played one game […]

The Rapid City Rush Continue Their Road Trip Looking to Bring Home More Points

The Rapid City Rush are entering the final series of their road trip where they will faceoff against the Allen Americans in Allen, Texas. Last Week Last week, the Rapid City Rush faced off against the Idaho Steelheads in Boise, Idaho for a three game series. While the Rush went 1-1-1 in the series and […]

PHOTOS: Allen Americans vs. Utah Grizzlies – 12/09/2023

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – In a Saturday night showdown, the Utah Grizzlies who held their teddy bear toss night, clashed with the Allen Americans. The Grizzlies emerged triumphant with a decisive 7-3 victory. While both teams battled on the ice, the Grizzlies secured a notable win, showcasing moments of offensive proficiency and defensive stability. […]

ECHL: An Interview With Nico Blachman

Nico Blachman is a 25-year-old forward who got started playing hockey at a young age in the Sunshine State, where hockey has continued to grow over the years, “I started playing roller hockey when I was younger in Hollywood, Florida, and then the roller hockey rink shut down and my dad told me it’s either […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sweep the Allen Americans in a Two-Game Weekend Matchup

The Atlanta Gladiators went on the road to face the Allen Americans in back-to-back contests at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, this past weekend. Both matchups between these teams had some stellar action on the ice for Gladiators’ fans watching or listening at home. First up, on Saturday, October 28th, […]

ECHL: History of the Allen Americans

The Allen Americans were founded in 2009 under the Central Hockey League (CHL) in Allen, Texas. They played under the CHL for five seasons before they eventually transitioned to the ECHL in 2014 when the former league folded. The start of the 2023-24 season will mark the 15th season of professional hockey for the Americans. […]

ECHL: Myles Jack and LaSonjia Jack Named Co-Owners of Allen Americans

The Allen Americans announced today that Myles Jack and LaSonjia Jack have been named the new co-owners of the Allen Americans, making them the first African-American co-owners in the history of professional hockey. Jack spent seven seasons in the NFL playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers and retired from the NFL a month […]

ECHL: Allen Americans To Sell Team To Zawyer Sports & Entertainment

The Zawyer Sports and Entertainment Group continues to put their footprint in the ECHL as the Allen Americans are holding a press conference on Wednesday to announce that they have sold the team to Zawyer Sports and Entertainment Group. Allen will be the fourth ECHL team that is owned, managed, and operated by the Zawyer […]

ECHL: Five Notable Names That Moved On This Summer

Every off-season, we see some big names from the ECHL make the jump over to the AHL or over to Europe, and the 2023 off-season was no exception, as there is a ton of ECHL talent that will be taking their talents overseas next season. While tracking all the names that have gone overseas from […]

Allen Americans Bring Back Colby McAuley for the 2023-24 Season

The Allen Americans have announced that Colby McAuley will be playing with the Americans for the 2023-24 season. The 2023-24 season will be McAuley’s fifth season with the Allen Americans. In the 2022-23 season with the Americans, McAuley played in 38 games, where he had 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points. He had […]