The Utah Grizzlies flipped the script on Allen last night with an overtime power play goal to beat the Americans 5-4. Allen won in overtime Friday night on a power play. While it was disappointing to not get the extra point last night after the Americans came back to tie the score 4-4 in the third period, the series against Utah was very successful with Allen capturing five of a possible six points. The Americans improved their record to 4-5-2-0 with a points percentage of .455. Allen is one win away from being tied for fifth place in the division in points percentage (.500) and two wins away from a playoff spot (.550).
- The Americans had to come from behind several times last night. Utah scored first just 58 seconds after the opening puck drop. Utah captain, Gianni Fairbrother scored the goal. He leads all ECHL defensemen in goals with five in just 10 games. All five of his goals have been against the Americans.
- Despite giving up the first goal Allen fought back in the first period taking a 2-1 lead on goals by Brayden Guy, his first of the season, and Brayden Watts, his team leading seventh goal of the season. The second period has been Allen's poorest most of the season and it proved to be the case again last night. The Americans started the period with a 2-1 lead and finished the period trailing 4-3. Utah won the second period 3-1. Allen has now been outscored in the second period 17-6 and outshot 173-92. Utah tied the score 2-2 just 84 seconds into the period and took a 3-2 lead a few minutes later. Allen managed to comeback and tie the score 3-3 on Brayden Guy's second goal of the game but late in the period Utah scored again to take 4-3 lead into the second intermission.
- Allen scored a power play goal on its only power play opportunity of the game at the 8:37 mark of the third period. Easton Brodzinski scored his sixth goal of the season to tie the score 4-4. It was the only goal of the third period.
- Utah had the advantage in overtime outshooting the Americans 4-2 in the first four minutes and then Allen took a high sticking penalty. It was all Utah once the 4-on-3 power play started. Allen was never able to clear the puck as Anson Thornton made a couple of big saves and several shots were blocked. The Grizzlies finally scored the game winner at the 5:38 mark of overtime.
- Here is the game recap from the Utah Grizzlies: https://utahgrizzlies.com/news/2024/11/daschke-delivers-ot-game-winner
- The Americans finally got the depth scoring that has been talked about so much lately. The first line had a goal (Watts), the second line had a goal from Bordzinski though it was on the first power play unit, and the third line had two goals from Brayden Guy. In one game, Guy went from a tie for last on the team in goals to fifth on the team in goals.
- Here are the video highlights with all of the goals: https://echl.com/videos/utah-grizzlies-vs-allen-americans-nov-16-2024
COACH'S COMMENTS
- Coach B.J. Adams met with season ticket holders after the game. This is what he had to say:
"Obviously it is disappointing to go to overtime tonight and lose on a power play. Selfishly, we wanted six points in this series."
"Any time you get five of six points it is a good week no matter how you look at it. I thought we took some strides as a team again this week."
"Our mentality all year, with the players on this team, is to not give up and keep playing no matter the situation. We faced some adversity early in the year. Hopefully that has given us a little more sandpaper as a group and what we have gone through builds into our character and team identity.
"I am not sure yet if I will make a roster move tomorrow as the active roster decreases fro 21 to 20 players. There are always some irons in the fire and we will see what happens. I don't have anything concrete either way."
"I don't know when I will name a captain. I am still getting to know the guys. It is important to have the right person when you hand out the "C". We have a lot of guys that are leaders in the locker room, whether the have a "C", an "A" or no letter. It is not a massive concern for me and I don't think it is for the players either."
"I am not sure when you might see Costantini in a game. I will give Marco all of the credit in the world. He is in a tough position and he has handled it extremely well. We have had a few conversations and he has been nothing but great. It is what it is when you have an affiliation and get sent two goalies."
"I have been waiting for depth scoring and it was nice for Guy to get two goals tonight. Our guys have proven in the past they can score goals. When players join new teams they want to perform well and score goals. You worry if they don't get chances, but they are getting chances. It is coming for a lot of those guys."
OTHER COMMENTS
- Here are the points earned by each Mountain Division team in its last six games (maximum is 12 points):
- 10 points - Tulsa
- 9 points - Allen
- 9 points - Rapid City
- 7 points - Tahoe
- 7 points - Utah
- 7 points - Kansas City
- 5 points - Idaho
- 3 points - Wichita
- Florida beat Greenville 8-0 last night and scored all eight goal in the first two periods. The Everblades at one point in the game scored three straight shorthanded goals. The all-time record for shorthanded goals in one game is four which has been accomplished six times, most recently by Utah vs Rapid City (May 4, 2021). The last time before last night a team had three shorthanded goals in a game was in Allen on October 29, 2023. The Americans were shutout by the Atlanta Gladiator 6-0, who scored all six of their goals on special teams, Atlanta had three shorthanded goals and three power play goals.
- The Mountain Division has the most penalized team in the league and the least penalized team in the league. Kansas City is #1 with 215 penalty minutes, an average of 19.55 per game. Utah is #29 with 70 penalty minutes, an average of 7.00 per game. Allen is in the middle of the pack with 138 penalty minutes, an average of 12.55 per game.
- Five ECHL teams have a points percentage above .725. Here is the list:
- .818 - Florida*
- .813 - Adirondack*
- .773 - South Carolina
- .731 - Toledo*
- .727 - Fort Wayne
- There are eight games on the ECHL schedule today, most start around 3.00 pm local time with the latest having a 5:00 pm puck drop. The only Mountain Division game is Wichita at Kansas City. Home ice hasn't been an advantage for Kansas City. The Mavericks record at home is 1-2-0-1 while their road record is 6-3-0-1. Here is the ECHL Today with all of the previews: https://echl.com/news/2024/11/echl-today-nov-17
DID YOU KNOW: Here is the ECHL Stats post from today about scoring first stats. FYI, Allen has scored first in five of 11 game (45%) and has a record when scoring first of 3-1-1-0 (.700)
Great work Barry as always.
ReplyDeleteYes, appreciated.
DeleteWonder what our record would be if we could get rid of the second period?
ReplyDeleteOr the coach?
DeleteYep, BJ needs to go
DeleteWe still scored 5 of the available 6 points and we are last in the division.
ReplyDeleteWe’d be further back if Wells didn’t save the day on Friday.
Coach doesn’t seem to have much of a clue ~ 24hrs from trimming the roster and he’s either his usual thinks everyone’s spying or listening to him and won’t disclose anything, or he really doesn’t know. That’s concerning from a GM position 24hrs before having to potentially tell someone they are cut.
Yep, he’s a liar and many reasons why he is not liked.
DeleteJust released Marco.
Clueless idiot.
goal differential along with SOG tells us everything we need to know. BJ is a clueless coach.
DeleteMarco Constantini released.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joke
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Released is a cover for him asking for a trade.
DeleteDo you blame him? He’s sitting there rotting and he’s a great goalie. He’ll be picked up quickly
BJ already knew this when he spoke to STM too. He’s a joke
What a Moronic idiot.
DeleteWells or Thornton get recalled to Tucson and we are screwed.
BJ Adams, you should be fired.
You’ve made nothing by trainwreck decisions since you took the job.
You didnt call players from last season.
You traded talent away.
This isn’t the FPHL ….
Idiot.
The calls will most certainly get louder to fire this clown.🤡
DeleteCostello must still be shaking his head.
DeleteWhat do you think is going on with Allen breaking so many sticks? I think I counted 7 last night and Utah none? Disadvantaged without a stick.
ReplyDeleteIt happens, part of hockey. I’ll take it as we are just stronger and more powerful shots lol
DeleteI blame BJ for the broken sticks. Why not right? lol
DeleteOk I’m down with that 🤣🤣
DeleteMe too
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DeleteDallas/Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans (4-5-2-0), ECHL affiliate of the Utah Hockey Club, powered by Energy Transfer Partners, made a trade with the Orlando Solar Bears today acquiring forward Ryan Mahshie.
ReplyDeleteRyan Mahshie played eight games this season with Orlando and had no points. Last year in 12 games he had a goal for one point. The 6-foot-3, and 210-pound forward played three years of collegiate hockey at R.P.I., where he led his team in scoring in the 22-23, with 22 points (15 goals and 7 assists), and one season at the University of Connecticut.
“We are excited to add Ryan to our roster,” noted Americans Head Coach B.J. Adams. “He’s a big strong player who likes to shoot. He competes hard, and is good along the walls.”
Great - another high scoring forward with a great +/- to compliment our high power 4th line....
DeleteOn the goalie situation, couldn’t they get Tucson to loan one of their goalies assigned to Allen, to another team?
ReplyDeleteBarry - I was present last night at the STH Press conference.
ReplyDeleteIt is beyond difficult to believe anything BJ says.
He could have said "we are looking at making a trade, Marco is in a tough situation, we'll support him regardless".
Instead, BJ was asked direct questions and gave evading answers.
Costello was very forward in the information he provided on the basis he was taking to the "inner sanctum".
I'm done with BJ Adams. He has lost my trust based on the fact he lied to STH. This trade and press release was already ready to roll.
To put this comment in context, there were less than 40 people present for the press conference last night. Speaks volumes that he lied and misrepresented things to both STH and Barry. He was asked specifically the question by Barry.
DeleteBeyond disappointing.
BJ is a snake, lying through his teeth. He knew last night he was releasing Marco.
ReplyDelete.
So happy for Marco to get to move on!
Not naming a captain is a huge mistake as well, another great decision by a 4th choice coach.
I can't wait for the winning teams to play these guys!
ReplyDeleteThey are going to get hammered.
DeleteMakes ya wonder if he’s just trying to get rid of any of Chad’s guys at this point. How many are left from last season? 🤔
ReplyDeleteBy my count there are 4 total & 3 of them prolly aren’t going anywhere.
DeleteBj is a plant to destroy this team as much as he can. He needs to take a course in how to deal with the media and the fans. He’s a complete asshole. Bj do us all a favor and leave and go back to the minors. You snake!
ReplyDeleteHe's a complete snake.
DeleteA liar.
Looked everyone in the eyes last night and lied.
Lied to Barry.
Can't be trusted.
This team has lost its way. Costello was genuine.
LJ you seriously messed something good up.
Probably a good time to start trying to fix it.
Here's a prediction, whilst a little left field, a likely scenario:
ReplyDeleteChase Perry or Cole Cecil to sign if Tucson recalls Wells or Thornton.
Another year of a great affiliation. Why would anyone want to be affiliated with us given the complete lack of talent on this team? It's a two way street - just not a place to dump you junior guys to get playing time. If that was the case any team would do. A triple A affiliate expects something in return and if the overall organization lacks talent they can either trade or have the lower tiered team bring it in - not happening here like Chad could do - no one want's to be part of this.
DeletePS - Rip on my marriage (I'm single and loving it) Rip on my job (I flew jets and made a decent living as a CPA after) Rip on my looks (I'm 5'8 and 155 at 62 YO and have my hair)
DeleteI LOVE IT!
😁👍🏻💪🏻
DeleteHe’s like Tommy. Loves to brag on himself. Ad Nauseum.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're like Tissue Boy. Absolutely nothing to say.
DeleteDave just calling how he sees it and defending some silly remarks about him. None of it is needed on here.
DeleteThere are those that think BJ should be fired and all remains of Zawyer need to have left the building (seems like the majority) and some defending the club, LJ, BJ and the firing of Costello.
Nothing wrong with the banter and thoughts and comments of the fans.
So, with that being said, I agree to fire BJ Adams.
No pushback or discussion with Tucson other than Tucson expects Wells and Thornton to be here for the majority if not all of the season. Proven talent has been traded away.
I wont be renewing my tickets next year if he is coach, and because the club wants a commitment before the season is over, unless he is fired by end of January, they will lose my renewal, regardless of an All Star game. There is $4,000 out of their pocket, plus merch, plus food... I am sure many will follow.
Very unfortunately he will still be the coach
DeleteAbsolutely like Tommy. Talks about stuff with no production. Hypes themselves, then when you watch and listen, nothing is there. Talks a good game, then no action.
DeleteI'm done with this team.
DeleteDestruction of a good thing.
Incompetent coach.
Fire him LJ.
Eat his salary.
You can add me to the list not renewing.
DeletePerhaps LJ should interact with the fans instead of staying up in the suites.
Perhaps someone should tell her the truth instead of treating her like a czar.
Unbelievable the damage done to this team.
"Absolutely like Tommy. Talks about stuff with no production. Hypes themselves, then when you watch and listen, nothing is there. Talks a good game, then no action."
DeleteWho? BJ?
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DeleteI thought someone created a RPG where you could play as BJ🤣
ReplyDeleteAgree not renewing! We were blindsided once and now we will have a choice!
ReplyDeleteAdd my 2 seats to the list that wont be renewing, and I know of 8-10 other seats around us that wont be coming back.
DeleteThis has been a comedy of errors since someone decided to fire Costello.
LJ please fix this before it's too late.
We have 2 seats and this will be our last season.
DeleteMy family has 3 seats and we are still unsure but unless we see change, we will spend our money elsewhere. Very disappointed.
DeleteI'm impressed y'all paid, i canceled the credit card soon as the shit show started. Walked away a couple payments in the 8 pay plan, took my small loss and shook my head at the destruction that was invited into the franchise by the Jacks.
DeleteBJ has 2 year paid contract that matches up with the event center contract. Teams been gutted, they are gonna move in 2 years. Until then, shoe string budget and 3rd string talent.
Smart. I should have done the same.
DeleteI could have got free tickets all season.
Saved $$$$.
These owners are clueless.
The coach is a moron.
Our 2 seats will be available next season. We are not renewing either. I don’t understand what has happened to this club.
DeleteWell they did go to the White House
ReplyDeleteWho went to the Brandon Rest Stop?
DeleteCheck out the post on the Americans fb page
DeleteNot sure what they are promoting.
DeleteSounds like a lot of BS to me.
A bunch of idiots that know NOTHING about hockey - like me going to see P Diddy when he's out of jail and pitching my hip hop visions
DeleteI kind of feel like it was either buy the Americans or vanity license plates for the car. Just another fashion accessory.
DeleteYep. Picture opp and look at us moment.
DeleteLook what my son bought me.
I was introduced to her last season.
DeleteWithin 30 seconds I was questioning WTF.
Zero business sense, zero marketing ideas, all this big fanfare about what they are going to achieve.
I needed to excuse myself from the conversation as it was obvious then she was in over her head.
All this at the Courtyard Marriott bar.
Seriously no pucken idea.
If this what is happening to shatter the great black ceiling in hockey welcome to a big huge failure!!! Perhaps the great white ceiling in hip hop will be an easier task
DeleteLook at this group and figure out why the Americans are in last place - the dump I took this morning has more hockey knowledge than this gaggle of misfits
ReplyDeleteno clue whatsoever. LJ is more interested in her outfit for the night than putting a winning team and a winning culture on the ice.
DeleteExactly!!!! This is just a complete joke - Why force this BS? I lived on the same block as Seth Jones as there is a right way of making this happen - this isn't it! Going to be a colossal failure
DeleteYep!
DeleteWhat is this White House picture on the Allen Americans FB page all about? Did they win the Kelly Cup while I was nursing a hangover the past week? Please don't tell me this is just some idiotic DEI bullshit stunt to make hockey more "inclusive" Yep - stuffing this krap down my throat will surely make me embrace this clown car of an attempt to own a successful hockey franchise - DO BETTER NEXT TIME!
ReplyDeleteDid anyone request BJ Adams be fired today?
DeleteFire his ass.
LJ step up. Show the White House you can make decisions.
I’m out with my tickets.
DeleteWon’t be buying them next season.
Bunch of monkeys running this club.
In the 6 years I’ve been a STH, I’ve never seen anything close to this shitshow.
“Grow the game of hockey” …. You have to be kidding me.
DeleteThey have destroyed a team and culture and created a mass exodus of players by their decision making.
What a joke.
They have systematically eroded trust in STH, destroyed the on ice product, produced a coach that lies to STH, replaced proved talent with mediocre OHL talent, let go players that wanted to be in Allen.
You’re certainly not a shining example of hockey ownership LJ. The self promotion and fanfare that you exhibit whilst you have a clear inability to make good hockey related decisions is wearing thin. Many would argue you should sell the club.
Yep.
Deletehttps://www.instagram.com/lasonjiajack03/reel/DButQXAA1wt/
Enough said....
Be sure to only reply with super positive comments on her IG or you will get blocked.
DeleteThere was some post she made about 'come join the Allen Americans for an unforgettable season'
I only responded with 'It sure will be unforgettable being at the bottom of the standings all season... What have you done to our beloved Allen Americans?!' and was pretty much immediately blocked
She definitely doesn't care what the fans think. Only in it to try to make herself look better.
Sell the team to someone who actually cares LJ!
Ok so where are these so called free tickets? How do you get them?
ReplyDeleteDoing things the LJ way. 1. Use your son’s money to buy a hockey team 2. Talk about things you know nothing about 3. Let weasels come in and manipulate the sh1t out of you 4. Take plenty of selfies. 5. And don’t forget to self publish a book. Seems like an example of non-white privilege
ReplyDeleteBingo.
DeleteThen make a trip to the White House and spend money (the money you saved by the first 3 coaches rejecting your offer), and tell the great story of owning a hockey team and how your hockey knowledge and decision making moves have helped grow hockey in Allen, right?
By not making executive decisions yourself, you have contributed to decimation of what was being developed.
I am yet to see any good of you owning the team LJ.
Beyond disappointing.
P.S - My tickets will not be renewed either.
Glad LJ got her DEI White House trip in - don't see anyone answering that door again anytime soon
ReplyDeleteThat Instagram account says it all
Well I am going to say it. Jack was a better owner for the simple fact he had a heart & cared about the well-being of everyone. Did he listen to Tommy to much, yes.
ReplyDeleteThis people is just a memory
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9BRW-DIU-c
Yes it is.
DeleteWe are light years away from replicating that experience.
Tissue Boy - this is the reason you are a Loser - you weren't there and will never understand what has happened
DeleteYou'll never see that again in Allen. In 2 yrs there wont even be ice made.
DeleteI like this better.
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI33XD8jgU8
Another great decision by our coach…. Wells was recalled. Even we knew this would happen and he couldn’t see it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Marco, glad you’ll get the playing time you deserve.
The biggest &*%$ in the ECHL.
DeleteWhat a clueless fool.
No idea whatsoever from a GM perspective, can't read the room, or the tea leaves.
Lied to STH.
Lied to Barry point blank.
Can't be trusted.
Lost faith of multiple fans and STH.
Everyone knew Marco was going, read the posts, either BJ is a moron or Tucson is just as clueless - possibly both. Regardless, there is a severe disconnect at many levels.
LJ, you around? Wanna step up?
If I’m Marco, I’m telling them to take a hike.
ReplyDeleteProbably telling him more than that quite frankly....
DeleteMarco Costantini (G)
DeleteAllen Americans
Signed to SPC
Dude's gotta work - even if it's for the same plantation that just cut him lose...
DeleteSurprised some other team didn’t already sign him before Allen came back asking for help.
DeleteI suspect he didn't leave Allen and they gave him flexibility with the apartment, and they realized they messed up and he was available and there .... but yes, very surprised he wasn't claimed off waivers.
DeleteThis organization could screw up a free lunch. Even the Kansas Felon Brothers weren't this lost and out of touch
DeleteLJ takes the cake.
DeleteShe delegates and has no skillsets to make leadership decisions.
People need to stop kissing her a$$ and begin to be truthful to her.
Even our coach doesn't know if Marco is coming or going.
Disaster. Horrendous coach.
Memphis Dave. I was thinking same thing. Or Jack and his reluctance to take care of basic player necessities as prescribed by league. Now those folks look pretty good about now.
DeleteMarco was not in Allen when he got the call. So whoever said that, nope not true.
DeleteGlad he picked up the phone bc he was about to sign with another team.
We got lucky
BJ is still an idiot.
Even all of us were predicting the stupidity of cutting him in the first place ….
BJ is an idiot.
DeleteI can’t believe ownership is ok with this mess.
“Plantation” 😆😁 LMFAO
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