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 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.

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.

Americans announce 2009-10 schedule

Home opener Nov. 7 at Allen Event Center

ALLEN, TX – The Allen Americans will open the 2009-10 Central Hockey League regular season on the road against the Arizona Sundogs on Friday, Oct. 16, at 9:05 p.m. Central Standard Time. They will continue to play on the road for three weeks until the home opener Saturday, Nov. 7, against the Corpus Christi IceRays.

The schedule consists of 64 regular season games, 32 at the Allen Event Center and 32 on the road. The season runs from Oct. 16 through March 20, and the home schedule features 24 weekend games (11 Friday, 11 Saturday, 2 Sunday).

The Americans’ second home game will be against the Ray Miron President Cup Champion Texas Brahmas on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Other notable dates are MLK Day on Jan. 18 (1 p.m.), New Year’s Day on Jan. 1 (7:30 p.m.) and St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 (7:30 p.m.).

The Americans will play the Metroplex rival Texas Brahmas a total of four times at home: Wednesday, Nov. 11 (7:30 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 28 (7:30 p.m.), Saturday, Dec. 26 (7:30 p.m.) and Monday, Feb. 15 (1 p.m.).

The 15 teams that comprise the CHL are divided between the Northern and Southern Conferences.

The Northern Conference consists of the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, Colorado Eagles, Mississippi RiverKings, Missouri Mavericks, Rapid City Rush, Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder.

The Americans belong in the Southern Conference, along with the Texas Brahmas, Amarillo Gorillas, Arizona Sundogs, Corpus Christi IceRays, Laredo Bucks, Odessa Jackalopes and Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees.

Single game tickets are expected to go on sale in October, but season tickets and partial plans are available now. Call 972.912.1000 for more information.

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. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Americans nab another power forward in O’Nabigon

Addition to roster gives Americans more physicality on front line

ALLEN, TX – The Allen Americans of the Central Hockey League (CHL) announced the signing of left-winger Nathan O’Nabigon today.

Self-described as a no-nonsense power forward that is responsible on both ends of the ice, the 26-year-old will have a presence in the offensive and defensive zones and has experience playing for championship teams.

“He’s the type of guy that goes quietly about his work, but he’s got some edge about him,” Americans Associate Coach and Director of Player Personnel Bill McDonald said.

O’Nabigon comes to Allen from the CHL’s Rocky Mountain Rage, who suspended operations for the 2009-10 season. He had 31 points in 63 regular season games last season. The 2009-10 season will be his second year playing professional hockey.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 200-pound forward is excited about building the club from the ground up. “I want to be there from the start and help where I can. I think it’s a great opportunity,” O’Nabigon said.

The reputation of the Americans’ coaching staff was a large part of O’Nabigon’s decision to come to Allen. “I know that [Associate Coach] Mac’s been around for a long time and has a lot of connections. He knows a great deal about hockey and he’s a straight-up, legit guy.”

Before signing with the Rage, the Longlac, Ontario, native played four seasons for the University of New Brunswick, winning the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Championship in 2006-07.

O’Nabigon also won a championship during his four-year junior career in the Ontario Hockey League. He skated away with the Memorial Cup as a Kitchener Ranger in 2002-03.

“All the research and homework we had on him was all positive, from his junior team to his college team to the team he was with last year,” McDonald said. “He’s a quality individual, and we’re excited to get him down here.”

Attached photos courtesy of the Central Hockey League.

The Americans begin play this fall in the newly built Allen Event Center. Season 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. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday.

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