PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Allen Americans vs. Wichita Thunder 12/22/12

ALLEN, Texas – The Allen Americans won their first overtime game of the season on Saturday evening at the Allen Event Center, 3-2 over the Wichita Thunder.

Scotty Howes scored the game winner on the power play with 90 seconds left in the overtime period, when Anthony Maiani found him in front of the net, tipping one past Wichita goalie Kevin Regan for the overtime victory. It was Howes’ second goal of the night, and his 19th of the season in 19 games.
Trevor Ludwig picked up his 4th of the year Saturday night in the Allen win. Anthony Maiani had three helpers and now has 29 points on the season, one behind team leader Scotty Howes, who has 30. With the victory, Allen climbs to within a point of top seeded Wichita in the Central Hockey League standings with four games in hand. The following images were recorded at the Allen Event Center on Saturday evening.
Wichita%27s Neil Trimm and Allen%27s Anthony Maiani meet up at a face-off

Wichita%27s Neil Trimm and Allen%27s Anthony Maiani meet up at a face-off

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Wichita%27s Ian Lowe heads into battle

Wichita%27s Ian Lowe heads into battle

Americans goalie Steve Silverthorn turns away a shot

Americans goalie Steve Silverthorn turns away a shot

Allen golatender Steve Silverthorn blocks a shot bay Wichita%27s Matt Summers

Allen golatender Steve Silverthorn blocks a shot bay Wichita%27s Matt Summers

Allen%27s Ryley Grantham flys over downed Wichita forward R.G. Flath

Allen%27s Ryley Grantham flys over downed Wichita forward R.G. Flath

Allen%27s Nino Musiteli during a break in the action

Allen%27s Nino Musiteli during a break in the action

Officials attempt to restore order after a fracas breaks loose near the Allen bench

Officials attempt to restore order after a fracas breaks loose near the Allen bench

Wichita%27s R.G. Flath is tangled up along the boards with Allen%27s Ryley Grantham

Wichita%27s R.G. Flath is tangled up along the boards with Allen%27s Ryley Grantham

Allen%27s Trevor Ludwig celebrates teammate Scotty Howe%27s overtime game-winner

Allen%27s Trevor Ludwig celebrates teammate Scotty Howe%27s overtime game-winner

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Americans fans pose during the post-game skate

Americans fans pose during the post-game skate

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