Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Roster Update, Allen Adds Players,Team Leader Stats, Playoff Dates and More
- If you follow AHL transactions you undoubtedly noticed how defenseman Nick Boka arrived in Allen. He was signed to an ATO (Amateur Tryout) contract by Iowa on March 15, released from the ATO on March 29 and then signed to an ATO by Allen. Boka was drafted by the Minnesota Wild (2015 sixth round) so I am sure this was all orchestrated by the NHL club. It looks to me like another defenseman has been or will be signed to an ATO by Allen. According to AHL transactions, defenseman Jack Sadek, drafted in the sixth round (2015) by the Minnesota Wild, signed an ATO with the Iowa Wild last Friday and then was released from the ATO on Sunday without playing in a single game. Since the Wild can't assign a player on an ATO to Allen this process of releasing them and then having Allen sign them is the paper process used. As of this writing nothing has been announced but I would be surprised if he hasn't been signed to an ATO with the Americans.
- Another player added to the Allen roster over the weekend according to a press release from his Federal Hockey League team is Dalton Jay, the leading scorer for the Port Huron Prowlers with 104 points (43G, 61A) this season. Here is the press release: https://www.phprowlers.com/news/dalton-jay-called-up-to-echl-team
- Games missed because of injuries this season is now well over 400 and counting. As a reminder here is a list of missing players: Zabotel, Frazee, Gunn, Doty, J. Thrower, D. Thrower, Lang, Maloney, and Sundher.
- Haven't done this for a while so thought it might be instructive to take a look at Allen's stats leaders with two games remaining in the season. Below are the team leaders in various statistical categories with the league rank in parentheses:
Points:
60 - Dante Salituro (19th)
58 - Zach Pochiro (28th)
47 - Spencer Asuchak (69th)
47 - Adam Miller (69th)
Goals:
34 - Zach Pochiro (3rd)
22 - Dante Salituro (41st)
20 - Braylon Shmyr (58th)
Assists:
38 - Dante Salituro (12th)
31 - Adam Miller (52nd)
29 - Spencer Asuchak (68th)
Plus/Minus: (Games played for Allen)
+10 - Riley Bourbonnais (90th)
+6 - Nick Boka (145th)
+2 - Ben Owen (252nd)
Penalty Minutes:
238 - Curt Gogol (3rd)
123 - Zach Pochiro (26th)
120 - David Makowski (28th)
Fighting Majors:
13 - Jake Doty (8th)
12 - Curt Gogol (9th)
5 - Josh Thrower (43rd)
Shots On Goal:
216 - Zach Pochiro (14th)
197 - Dante Salituro (23rd)
182 - David Makowski (39th)
Points by Defensemen
39 - Alex Breton (2nd)
32 - David Makowski (25th)
28 - Joel Chouinard (35th)
Goals by Defensemen
14 - Alex Breton (5th)
11 - David Makowski (13th)
6- Joel Chouinard (44th)
Assists by Defensemen
25 - Alex Breton (21st)
22 - Joel Chouinard (33rd)
21 - Josh Atkinson (38th)
21 - David Makowski (38th)
Save Percentage
.910 - C.J. Motte (9th)
.890 - Lukas Hafner (32nd)
- Here is the weekly update from the Allen Americans: https://allenamericans.com/americans-weekly-update-4/
- I have had several questions about a farewell event where fans will have a chance to meet with the players and say goodbye before the team disperses. Other than the date (April 10th) when this is supposed to take place, I have not heard any of the details. I will keep you posted.
- Several teams have already announced their first home playoff dates. All four playoff teams have been decided in the Mountain Division and the top two seeds will be Tulsa and Idaho. It is still to be determined who is #1 and #2. Tulsa will open the playoffs at home on April 11 and 14 against either Kansas City or Utah. Idaho will start the playoffs at home on April 12 and 13 against either Kansas City or Utah. If the playoffs started today Tulsa would be #1 and play #4 Kansas City while #2 Idaho would play #3 Utah. The odds are the final standings will be the same as they are today. Tonight Tulsa is in Kansas City to play the Mavericks. If Tulsa can win that game they will lock Kansas City into the #4 seed and extend the Oilers division lead over Idaho to three points with three games remaining.
DID YOU KNOW: NHL superstar Connor McDavid has at least one point in an NHL high 85% of the games he has played this season. Allen's best is just over 60%. Three Allen Americans have at least one point in over 60% of their games played.
64.3% - Riley Bourbonnais (18 of 28)
62.3% - Zach Pochiro (38 of 61)
60.9% - Dante Salituro (39 of 64)
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When I saw that Zach had fallen into 3rd in total Goals for the year, I wanted to see who was sitting on top. Of course, being curious and loving number crunching, I had to do some clicking on the player stats on ECHL.com.
ReplyDeleteOnly two players in the league are currently holding the title of Iron Men for their teams. One is our own Spencer Asuchak with 70 of 70 games played so far this season. The other is Andrew Cherniwchan of the South Carolina Stingrays with 70 of 70 played so far.
There are 14 players with as close to Iron Man numbers as you can get...69 of 70 played. Truly tough and amazing players to make it an entire season playing every or almost every single game...
Gilley, I have been remiss in responding to your comments recently. First, I want to thank you for sharing your thoughts, comments and opinions here on the blog as well as on social media. Your passion for hockey and the Allen Americans is great. In the game on Friday the goal was denied because the officials said it never went in the net. Some say it was in and others say it wasn't but the majority say it hit off the goalie, then hit the post and stayed out. Next season with video replay from above the net, this type of situation will be reviewed. As for the penalty shot, that was called for covering the puck with the hand in the crease. The Sporfie camera at that goal was not working so there is no good replay to look at but the Americans were adamant Makowski swatted the puck with his glove put never covered it which is perfectly legal. Finally, on the Ironman stats, I agree with you it is an amazing feat that is underappreciated. My quick look shows about 30 players have played in every game for their team. Remember, some teams have only played 68 or 69 games. It will be easier to tally the total after the final games on Sunday. Thanks again, Barry
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