Allen Americans
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Allen Americans
| Allen Americans | |
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 2011–12 Allen Americans season |
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| City | Allen, Texas |
| League | Central Hockey League |
| Conference | Berry |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Home arena | Allen Event Center |
| Colors | Red,Blue,White |
| Owner(s) | Top Shelf, LLC (Douglas H. Miller & Steve Duchesne), Mike Modano, Craig Ludwig, Ed Belfour |
| General manager | Vacant |
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Media | Allen American |
| Affiliates | Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) Dallas Stars (NHL) Texas Stars (AHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2009–present | Allen Americans |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 1 (2010-2011) |
| Division Championships | 2 (2009-2010, 2010-2011) |
| Conference Championships | 1 (2009-2010) |
| Ray Miron President's Cup | None |
The Allen Americans is an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League which began play in the 2009–10 season. They play at the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas.
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History
On April 15, 2009, the Central Hockey League announced an expansion team for Allen, to begin play in the 2009-10 season.[1] The team is owned by EXCO Resources chairman Douglas H. Miller and former NHL defenseman Steve Duchesne. That same day, the team announced an affiliation with the NHL Dallas Stars. Through this affiliation, they will also affiliate with the Austin based AHL Texas Stars.
On April 27, 2009, the ownership group unveiled the team's name, logo, and colors.
On September 1, 2011, it was announced that the Americans signed a one year affiliation deal with the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL and by extension the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL. This agreement officially makes the Americans affiliates of the Avalanche after having a working relationship with the Monsters over the past two years. This is in addition to the existing affiliation with the Dallas Stars/Texas Stars organization [2][3]
On May 4, 2012, the Allen Americans announced that former Dallas Stars Mike Modano, Craig Ludwig, and Ed Belfour partnered up to become minority owners. Following, the Allen Americans announced that they would not retain GM and Head Coach Dwight Mullins , along with Associate Coach Bill McDonald. Richard Matvichuk was announced as the Assistant General Manager and Defensive Coach. [4]
Mascot
At the opening weekend of the 2010 season the Americans introduced their mascot, Biscuit the American Bulldog.
Season-by-season record
Central Hockey League
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish |
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| 2009-10 | 64 | 42 | 17 | 5 | 89 | 210 | 183 | 1,229 | 2nd in Southern |
| 2010-11 | 66 | 47 | 16 | 3 | 97 | 271 | 211 | 1,184 | Berry Conference Regular Season Champions |
| 2011-12 | 66 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 87 | 212 | 175 | 1,336 | 2nd in Berry Conference |
Playoff Record
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | PIM | Finish |
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| 2010 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 56 | 49 | 301 | Lost 4-2 in Ray Miron President's Cup |
| 2011 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 46 | 40 | 122 | Lost 4-1 in Berry Conference Finals |
Current roster
Updated as of March 4, 2012[5]
Former notable players
- Brandon Straub - Defense - Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL
- Justin Bowers - Forward - Portland Pirates of the AHL
- Ryan Fairbarn - Defense - Rosenborg IHK of the GET-ligaen
- Christian Gaudet - Forward - Moncton Aigles Bleu of the CIS League
- Nathan ONabigon - Left Wing - Missouri Mavericks of the CHL
- Jordie Benn - Defense - Dallas Stars of the NHL
- Kurtis Dulle - Defense - Hull Stingrays of the EIHL
- Tyler Shelast - Wing - Quad City Mallards of the CHL
- Charlie Effinger - Goal - Newcastle Vipers of the EIHL
- Mark Hinze - Defense - Pensacola Ice Flyers of the SPHL
- David McKee - Goal - Odessa Jackalopes of the CHL
- George Bradley - Defense - Evansville IceMen of the CHL
References
- ^ CHL Introduces Allen, Texas Franchise
- ^ Americans announce new NHL/AHL affiliation
- ^ Post on facebook page explaining that the Dallas stars organization are still affiliated
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- ^ "OHL Brampton Battalion Roster". Ontario Hockey League. http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/roster/list/year/2011/team/3. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
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