The Allen Americans ended a franchise record seven-game winless streak on Friday night thanks to a convincing 5-1 victory over the visiting Missouri Mavericks at the Allen Event Center. Allen wins for just the second time in their last 12 games but increased their lead in the Berry Conference to three points.
Kale Kerbashian scored a couple goals including the eventual game winner which came in the first period.
Aaron Dell returned to early season form stopping 28 of 29 shots seeing his record improve to 13-4-6 on the season.
Other Americans goal scorers included Jason Deitsch, Adam Pineault and Jamie Schaafsma.