Allen Americans Announce Schedule Change

Feb. 19, 20 games at Arizona moved to Feb. 17, 18

ALLEN, Texas – The Central Hockey League announced today that there has been a schedule change for the Allen Americans and Arizona Sundogs.

The games scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20 at Arizona have been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 18. The start times will remain 7:05 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, 8:05 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The Americans open their inaugural season Oct. 16 on the road against the Sundogs and play their first home game in the Allen Event Center Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m versus the Corpus Christi IceRays.

Full, half and eight-game season ticket plans, as well as group tickets, are on sale now. For more information, call 972.912.1000.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. 32, 16, and 8-game season ticket plans and group tickets are on sale now. Corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Allen Americans, Brahmas Announce Preseason Games: Oct. 8 and 10

ALLEN, Texas – The Allen Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, announced today that they will host a preseason game against the cross town rival and 2009 CHL Champion Texas Brahmas Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Allen Event Center beginning at 7:05 p.m.

The contest will take place on the Allen Community Ice Rink, while the main ice is getting final touches in preparation for the home opener Nov. 7. The preseason game will be closed to the public but open to all media members.

The club will then travel to NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills Oct. 10 to take on the Brahmas at 7:05 p.m.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets, partial plans and group tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Allen Americans Goalie Chris Whitley – NHL Camp Progress

Goaltender Chris Whitley has solid showing for Red Wings at NHL Prospects Tournament

ALLEN, Texas – Allen Americans goaltender Chris Whitley made his National Hockey League camp debut Wednesday night at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich., during the NHL Prospects Tournament hosted by the Detroit Red Wings.

The 6-foot-1, 215-pound goaltender played in net for the Red Wings against the New York Ranger rookies.

“I was pretty nervous. It’s the first game I’ve played in five months or so, but I was looking forward to getting back on my feet,” Whitley said Thursday afternoon.

Whitley graduated in May from Lakehead University after leading the Thunderwolves to a Queen’s Cup championship in 2005-06. The 26-year-old left Lakehead with almost every goaltending record including most career overall wins (82), best goals against average for an overall season (2.34 in 2007-08) and best save percentage for an overall season (.917 in 2007-08).

The game against the Rangers ended in a 4-3 loss, but Americans Head Coach and General Manager Dwight Mullins was pleased with Whitley’s play. “He made nice saves at key moments. For his first pro experience, he looked good,” Mullins said.

With Whitley’s first game under his belt, he’d like to pick up momentum. “The first game is hard to judge. I’d like to get on a roll from here.”

The Ontario native is staying in Traverse City, commonly referred to as Camptown, for Detroit’s main camp that begins Sept. 13 after the NHL Prospects Tournament concluded yesterday.

A few of the household names Whitley’s looking forward to skating with are Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Nicklas Lidstrom. “It’ll be a good experience for me to see how they play on the ice.”

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets, partial plans and group tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Allen Americans Tickets – group tickets & eight-game mini plan

ALLEN, Texas – The Allen Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, released group ticket prices today along with an eight-game mini plan.

Click on either plan / package image for more information.

Parties of 10 or more qualify as groups, and tickets have different discounts depending on the game and seat location with individual ticket prices ranging from $7 to $20. Group prices start as low as $10 per ticket for the first home game in Americans’ history Nov. 7.

Along with the release of group tickets, the Americans put an eight-game mini plan on sale. The package consists of seven Saturday night games and St. Patrick’s Day with prices starting at $88 per seat.

The mini plan comes with spectacular season ticket holder benefits, including a flexible ticket exchange policy to eliminate wasted tickets, 20% off of merchandise in the team store, an invitation to a skate with the team event and buddy passes so fans can invite friends to join them at a game.

The Americans also have a special promotion for fans interested in buying season tickets. If fans purchase season tickets before Sept. 18, they will receive a pair of Platinum Level tickets to the Dallas Star preseason game Sept. 24.

Other notable games on the schedule for 2009-10 include the four games versus the cross-town rival Texas Brahmas Nov. 11, Nov. 28, Dec. 26 and Feb. 15, New Year’s Day and the season finale against Amarillo March 20. The full promotional schedule will be released later this month.

To purchase tickets, fans can call 972.912.1000 or visit 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1508, in The Village at Allen.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets, partial plans and group tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

Allen Americans Schedule Change

ALLEN, Texas – The Central Hockey League announced today that there has been a schedule change for the Allen Americans and Colorado Eagles. The game scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at Colorado has been moved to Sunday, Nov. 15. The start time will remain 7:05 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, 8:05 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

Loupée lands invite to Worcester camp

Forward becomes fifth American with plans to attend NHL or AHL camp

The Allen Americans announced today that they are sending another player to an American Hockey League training camp. The Worcester Sharks invited forward Bill Loupée to their camp Sept. 21.

Loupée is excited about the invitation. “It’s a good opportunity and will be a good experience before coming to Allen,” Loupée said Tuesday.

Americans Head Coach and General Manager Dwight Mullins has similar thoughts.

“To be able to go and compete at the American League level will be a great learning experience for Billy. With his strong work ethic and ability to skate, I think he’ll make a positive impression,” Mullins said.

Loupée, 24, is known for his strong skating ability and has a knack for creating scoring opportunities. He can play wing or center, making him a flexible asset for any club.

The 5-foot-10 forward weighs 183 pounds. He graduated from Miami University in Ohio this year and was part of the school’s first trip to the Frozen Four.

Loupée joins the growing list of Americans attending AHL or National Hockey League camps. Goaltender Chris Whitley and forward Justin Bowers will be skating with the Detroit Red Wings and Phoenix Coyotes respectively, while Liam Huculak and Bruce Graham have been invited to attend the Texas Stars’ training camp.

Attached photo by Jeffrey Sabo/Miami University.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

McKinney Chamber of Commerce welcomes Allen Americans

ALLEN, Texas – The Allen Americans, the CHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, celebrated their membership with the McKinney Chamber of Commerce yesterday at the Americans’ office located in The Village at Allen.

Vice President of Ambassadors Cheryl O’Hagan, also a RE/MAX realtor, presented Americans Owner and President Steve Duchesne with a membership plaque and book of business cards. Every Chamber Ambassador is included in the book.

“All of Collin County needs you. I can’t tell you how enthused I am, and we’re going to do everything we can to help you grow,” O’Hagan said.

Duchesne acknowledged the kind words with gratitude. “We’re very excited to be here and really appreciate your support,” Duchesne replied.

McKinney Chamber of Commerce members and fans enjoyed complimentary food and beverages provided by Boston’s Gourmet Pizza. Duchesne signed autographs and posed with his Stanley Cup picture that hangs in the waiting area of the Americans’ office.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

Allen Americans announce 2009-10 Ice Angel squad for Inaugural Season

ALLEN, Texas – The Allen Americans held the Ice Angel final auditions in front of a capacity crowd at Dodie’s Place and Sports Grill in The Village at Allen Saturday night.

Of the 13 women that performed Saturday, 11 made the squad.

Former Dallas Desperado Dancers Sylvia Hoefelman of Dallas and Emily Scoville of Allen emceed the event. Scoville will be choreographing for the Ice Angels throughout the season, along with Amy Jo McKinley and Elizabeth Rock. Rock choreographed the routines for the auditions.

Hoefelman and Scoville introduced the dancers two by two and asked the women questions. Then, the dancers performed two routines for the judges.

Judges included two-time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig, former Ft. Worth Brahma Craig Foddrill, Bar-B-Cutie Owner Michael Schaeffer, Legacy Dance Center Owner Pamela Jager Purcel and Amy Jo McKinley, a veteran of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading squad, Dallas Mavericks Dance team and Dallas Desperados Dance team. Bar-B-Cutie, located at 208 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX 75002, sponsors the squad.

After the dancers finished their routines, Ice Angel Director BreAnna Foddrill tallied up the scores. Then, the first Ice Angels team members were called to the stage.

“I’m very happy with the group of girls we have. I know we’ve got a strong group of talented ladies that can bring new energy to the CHL and create a fun atmosphere. I’m confident that we can represent the Allen Americans well,” Foddrill said Monday.

The team is made of a diverse group of girls from rookie Michelle Hulsey of Texas Woman’s University to bilingual Jasmin Flores to former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and former Dallas Desperados Dancer Bobbi Quigley.

Quigley, a mom of one, feels a strong connection with the some of her fellow Ice Angels already. “This audition has been different. I’ve made really good friends throughout the process,” Quigley said today.

She is also looking forward to providing leadership for the squad, since she’s been with a new team before. “I was there the first year for the Desperados and seeing everything from the ground up is really exciting.”

The 2009-10 Ice Angel team members listed in alphabetical order with their respective hometowns:

Courtney Amigh – Plano, Texas
Alyssa Boyles – Plano, Texas
Jasmin Flores – Dallas, Texas
Ashley Gatlin – Irving, Texas
Brittany Gauntt – Flower Mound, Texas
Stephanie Hascal – Plano, Texas
Kristin Hughes – Kilgore, Texas
Michelle Hulsey – Garland, Texas
Brittany Klement – Harlingen, Texas
Elizabeth Thames – Alvin, Texas
Bobbi Quigley – Plano, Texas

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

Allen Americans Ice Angel auditions conclude tomorrow night

Ice Angel auditions conclude tomorrow night

ALLEN, TX – The Ice Angels, the Allen American’s promotional dance team, will hold their final auditions in front of a live crowd at Dodie’s Place Sports Grill tomorrow night, Aug. 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All media members are encouraged to attend.

Dodie’s Place Sports Grill is located at 190 E. Stacy Road #1320, Allen, TX 75002 in The Village at Allen.

For any further questions, please contact Lindsey Perkins at lindsey@allenamericans.com or 972-912-1000.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Ice Angel tryouts conclude this Saturday at Dodie’s

Ice Angel tryouts conclude with Finals this Saturday at Dodie’s

ALLEN, TX – After a solid showing this weekend at the Ice Angel preliminary and semifinal tryouts, potential members of the first squad will find out if they made the final cut this Saturday, Aug. 15, at Dodie’s Place Sports Grill. The final auditions will take place in front of a live crowd from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Ice Angels Director BreAnna Foddrill is happy with the interest in the new squad. “They are a beautiful group of girls,” she said Wednesday.

The preliminary auditions were held last Saturday at Legacy Dance Center. The women learned one dance routine and then performed in front of the judges in groups of three and four.

Those that made the cut returned to auditions Sunday at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Farmers Branch. They learned a new routine and performed both dances in front of the judges.

An obstacle course on the ice followed the dance routine to measure the prospects’ skating abilities. At the end, there was a freestyle time that allowed the women to show off skating tricks.

The dancers will practice tonight to polish the routines at a mock dress rehearsal in preparation for Saturday night.

Foddrill empathizes with the prospects since she’s been with them from the beginning. “I am nervous for every girl. I’ve seen them all in prep classes and I know they’ve put a lot of work into it. I wish I could take them all.”

The final auditions will consist of the two dance routines with a brief question and answer period. The selections for the team will be announced Saturday night in front of the live crowd.

The Ice Angels will be the promotional dance team for the Allen Americans, the CHL’s newest hockey club. The squad is sponsored by Bar-B-Cutie, which is located at 208 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX 75002.

Dodie’s Place Sports Grill is located at 190 E. Stacy Road #1320, Allen, TX 75002.

The Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

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