Photo Credit: Tulsa Oilers On Wednesday, the Allen Americans [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/latest-news/americans-name-co-captains-for-upcoming-season]along with Head Coach and GM Steve Martinson announced the signing of Marco Costantini and twin brother Anthony Costantini for the 2025-26 season. Marco Costantini returns to North Texas after appearing in one game last year for the Americans, before departing for Austria. In a win over Rapid City [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/latest-news/drikos-promoted-to-associate-coach-of-rapid-city-rush], he stopped 35 of 36 shots (0.972 save percentage and 1.00 goals against average). He appeared in 24 games for the Americans during the 2023-24 season with a record of 13-6-2, and a 0.913 save percentage. “Marco (Costantini) has proven that he can be a top goalie in this league, and backstopped a championship in junior hockey with the Hamilton Bulldogs," Martinson said in a press release. “Anthony (Costantini) has AHL experience, and increases our team speed on defense, which is one of our top priorities.” Anthony Costantini joins the Americans after playing in 63 games with the Tulsa Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/latest-news/oilers-re-sign-speedy-forward-for-upcoming-season]last year, where he had 20 points and finished the season a +11. The native of Hamilton, Ontario, also has eight games in the American Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/], all with the San Diego Gulls, where he recorded two assists. “We are really excited to be in Allen together,” Marco noted. “I can’t wait to get things started. After years apart, we finally get to play on the same team together.” Anthony is just as pumped to be on the same team as his twin. "I haven't played with my twin brother Marco for seven years, and I'm excited to play with him again, especially in Allen,” Anthony Costantini said. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about the Americans organization and their fans. I can’t wait to get going in October.” The Americans will open their 17th training camp this October with the regular season opening on the road in Wichita against the Thunder [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/community/latest-news/3-key-players-returning-to-wichita-thunder-next-season]on Oct. 18. Home Opening Weekend is Oct. 24 and 25 when the Kansas City Mavericks [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/community/latest-news/mavericks-wrap-up-busy-week-in-kc-community]visit DFW.
