by Mike Stern | Jun 21, 2016 | ECHL, Homepage
Journalist”s Note: Last July 5, I posted a recap of the Allen Americans’ three consecutive postseason championships. I did this because I enjoyed – for the first time – a first person experience in the winners’ locker room. A lot of emotion and love flowed forth...
by Mike Stern | Jun 10, 2016 | ECHL
The Wheeling Nailers just kept coming, an unending onrush of offensive firepower similar to a continuous series of waves mercilessly pounding the shore. The Western Conference playoff champion Allen Americans merely braced for the repeat attacks like steadfast...
by Mike Stern | Jun 6, 2016 | ECHL
The Allen Americans know the task before them will not be an easy one. Yes, they are in the enviable position of leading their best-of-seven ECHL Finals series, three games to two after winning two straight on the road. However, they must win one of two potential home...
by Rachel Lewis | Jun 5, 2016 | ECHL, Photo Galleries
Greger Hanson of the Allen Americans scores 17 seconds into OT to give the Americans a 3-2 win over the Wheeling Nailers Saturday, June 4, 2016 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. This was the last game of the season to be played at WesBanco Arena. Allen now has a...
by Rachel Lewis | Jun 4, 2016 | ECHL, Photo Galleries
The Kelly Cup will not be hoisted in Wheeling as the Wheeling Nailers lose 4-2 to the Allen Americans Friday, June 3, 2016 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. The win by the Americans forces the Kelly Cup Final to a Game 6 in Texas. The teams meet for the last time...
by Rachel Lewis | Jun 2, 2016 | ECHL, Photo Galleries
The Wheeling Nailers take a 2-1 series lead in the ECHL Kelly Cup Final with a 3-2 win over the defending champions Allen Americans Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. This was the first Kelly Cup Final game ever played at WesBanco Arena. As...