Here is the press release:
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans defeated the Tulsa Oilers 6-2 on Tuesday night, to take Game 1 of the best of seven series.
Both teams scored in the opening frame, as Vincent Arseneau opened the post-season scoring at the 6:11 mark to make it 1-0 Americans, from Asuchak and Young. T.J. Caig tied the score seven minutes later, tipping one home for his first of the post season and the teams headed to the room even at 1-1.
The Americans exploded for four goals in the second period, as Chris Crane got things started at the 5:33 mark, his first of the post season from Abeltshauser and Steffes to even the game at 2-2.