The Allen Americans, an ECHL team affiliated with the Ottawa Senators, swept a four-game series against the Wichita Thunder, including a recent close game on January 10, 2026. In that game, Allen won 5-4 in a shootout after a 4-4 tie in regulation. Key players for Allen included Danny Katic, Brayden Watts, and Hank Crone, with Katic scoring his 14th goal and Watts tying the game late in regulation. Wichita made a strong comeback from an early deficit, with goals from Declan Smith, Michal Stínil, Nico Somerville, and Kyle Crnkovic, but ultimately fell in the shootout. The game featured intense action, including multiple power plays and overtime play, with Crnkovic scoring for Wichita and Katic securing the shootout win for Allen. The Americans have now won four consecutive games and are preparing for upcoming matches against Tulsa Oilers. The game highlighted the Americans' strong offensive performance, special teams, and resilience, maintaining their impressive winning streak.