Steelheads Fall in Weekend Finale, 5-3

ALLEN, Texas – The Idaho Steelheads (16-11-1) were not able to close out the contest in a 5-3 loss to the Allen Americans (12-9-3) on Sunday evening from Allen Event Center.THE GAME’S STO­­RYThe Steelheads netted their fifth-straight game with the opening tally late in the first period thanks to forward Zack Andrusiak (17:01 1st) on a rebound to take the 1-0 lead. Andrusiak (PP, 6:07 2nd) added his second tally on a breakaway through the middle to double the advantage before the Americans struck with two goals in three minutes for a 2-2 game. Steelheads forward Luc Brown (12:14 2nd) cashed in on a rebound off the left post for the slight edge, 3-2, heading into the third period. An early tally for the Americans plus an odd bounce that found the net and an empty net tally sealed off the 5-3 result.ICCU 3 STARS OF THE GAME1. ALN – Kris Myllari (game-winner)2. ALN – Chad Costello (goal, assist)3. IDH – Zack Andrusiak (two goals)PEPSI PLAYER OF THE GAMEZack Andrusiak – opening two goals of the gameSTEELHEADS STANDOUTS- Zack Andrusiak: Andrusiak came out of the gates hot, netting two goals to start off the contest for his first multi-goal game of the season. Andrusiak now owns eight goals and is tied for fourth in goals scored.- A.J. White:White is now officially on a five-game point streak (3-6—9) with his assist in the second period, taking in three multi-point games in the process and increasing his scoring lead to 28 points (11-17—28).- Luc Brown:Brown extends his strong form again with another goal, making it a three-game point streak with four points (2-2—4). He sits tied for second in scoring at 21 points (10-11—21).CATCH OF THE DAYThe Steelheads were held away from earning a point for the first time this season in a full weekend series but have continued to pick up power play strikes in the process. The Steelheads scored on the power play in three-straight games on the weekend, going 3-for-13 (23.1 percent) over the weekend set and now owns goals in all six games against the Americans on the man-advantage. However, it was the first time the Steelheads held the Americans off on the power play and were not able to come up with the win.ATTENDANCE: 2,352LOOKING AHEADThe Steelheads return home on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 7:10 p.m. to open a six-game stretch against the Utah Grizzlies. Tickets are limited but available at idahosteelheads.com or by calling 208-331-TIXS. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on 95.3 KTIK “The Ticket” as well as 7:00 p.m. on Sparklight Ch. 72 & FloHockey.tv.