Allen Americans goaltender Jake Paterson and defenseman Sam Ruopp vs. the Utah Grizzlies

Americans Clinch Playoff Spot Despite Overtime Loss

Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild (NHL), and Iowa Wild, clinched a playoff spot on Saturday night despite a 2-1 overtime loss to the Utah Grizzlies. The Americans point earned, along with a Rapid City regulation loss to the Indy Fuel secured a playoff spot in the Western Conference for the Americans. Cedric Pare scored a pair of goals on Saturday night including the game winner in over... Full Story