Americans Beat Mavericks, 4-1
In the battle of expansion teams, the Allen Americans won their third straight game and kept pace with the Southern Conference leading Odessa Jackalopes thanks to a 4-1 win at Missouri versus the Mavericks. The win moves Allen to within seven points of the conference leaders.
The loss for the Mavericks ends their six-game home stand with a 3-2-1 record.
Jarret Lukin got the Americans on the board in the first period and then added a goal later for the multi-goal effort. Jordie Benn and Liam Huculak also scored goals for the Americans.
Chris Whitley made 26 saves earning his league-leading 18th win of the season.
Carlyle Lewis scored the lone goal for the Mavs as Jeff Christian assisted extending his personal point streak to 13 games.