Allen Americans Stats - A Tribute to an American Out for the Season

 

Didn't plan on writing a blog today but came across a press release from Chad Costello's team in Norway that confirmed what most thought when they heard about his recent injury. Here is what Chad's team said as translated from Norwegian by Google translate:

 

"Chad Costello came to Stavanger from the German top league as the last 

signing before the season and made his debut against Sparta on October 22. 

Furthermore, 11 games and a total of 14 points before he suffered a knee

injury in the match against Manglerud Star on 3 December.

The injury turns out to be of such a serious and complex nature that 

Chad is unfortunately finished for the season. He will stay in Stavanger

with his family until further notice to start rehabilitation. We wish Chad

good luck and hope he will look back on the ice on a later occasion."

 

In honor of Chad, today's blog is titled "Allen Americans Stats" because whenever you post Allen stats Chad is very prominent. With the home opener for the Americans tomorrow night you wonder which player on the current roster might enter the record book this season. Here are few stat leaders from the past to appreciate. These are the best single seasons in various categories since the Allen Americans joined the ECHL at the start of the 2014-15 season:

 

Most Points

125 - Chad Costello (2014-15)

122 - Chad Costello (2016-17)

103 - Chad Costello (2015-16)

76 - Greger Hanson (2016-17)

73 - Gary Steffes (2014-15)

70 - Tyler Sheehy (2019-2020)

 

Most Goals

44 - Gary Steffes (2014-15)

41 - Chad Costello (2014-15)

35 - Greger Hanson (2016-17)

34 - Zach Pochiro (2018-19)

33 - Chad Costello (2016-17)

 

Most Assists

89 - Chad Costello (2016-17)

84 - Chad Costello (2014-15)

79 - Chad Costello (2015-16)

50 - Casey Pierro-Zabotel (2017-18)

48 - Aaron Gens (2014-15)

44 - Tyler Sheehy (2019-20)

44 - Alex Breton (2019-20)

The Ironmen (nine players have played in all 72 games in a season since 2014-15))

Chad Costello (2014-15)

Chad Costello (2015-16)

Chad Costello (2016-17)

Joel Chouinard (2016-17)

Joel Chouinard (2017-18)

Spencer Asuchak (2018-19)

Casey Pierro-Zabotel (2017-18)

Aaron Gens (2014-15)

Jamie Schaafsma (2014-15)

Plus/Minus

+47  Joel Chouinard (2016-17)

+43  Chad Costello (2014-15)

+35  Greger Hanson (2014-15)

+31  Gary Steffes (2014-15)

+28  David Makowski (2017-18)

+28  Bryan Moore (2016-17)

Average points per game (minimum 40 games)

1.74 - Chad Costello (2014-15)

1.69 - Chad Costello (2016-17)

1.49 - Tyler Sheehy (2019-20)

1.43 - Chad Costello (2015-16)

1.31 - Greger Hanson (2016-17)

1.19 - David Makowski (2016-17)

 

DID YOU KNOW: In addition to having the top three seasons in points and assists for the Allen Americans, Chad led the entire ECHL in points and assists all three seasons he played in Allen and it wasn't even close. Here are the ECHL players with the most points and most assists in a single season since 2014-15. It gives you an idea of how dominating Chad's three seasons playing for Allen were, which included two Kelly Cup championships.

 

Most Points

125 - Chad Costello (2014-15)

122 - Chad Costello (2016-17)

103 - Chad Costello (2015-16)

88 - Casey Pierro-Zabotel (2016-17)  (Colorado)

86 - Shane Berschbach (2016-17) (Toledo)

 

Most Assists 

89 - Chad Costello (2016-17)

84 - Chad Costello (2014-15)

79 - Chad Costello (2015-16)

68 - Shane Berschbach (2016-17) (Toledo)

64 - Casey Pierro-Zabotel (2017-17) (Colorado)