Allen Americans react after clinching the top spot in the Western Conference

How the West Was Won

Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild (NHL), and Iowa Wild (AHL), clinched the top spot in the Western Conference on Saturday night with a 4-0 shutout of the Rapid City Rush. Chad Butcher (7), Corey Mackin (30), Kris Myllari (3) and Kelly Bent (1) provided the offense for the Americans. The victory ensured Allen the number one seed in the Western Conference and a date with the Utah Grizzli... Full Story