It’s a warm Friday night in the middle of May, the sun is shining, the temperature is in the 90’s, and summer is right around the corner. What was the hottest ticket in the city of Austin? Playoff tickets for the Texas Stars vs. the Hamilton Bulldogs in Game 4 of their American Hockey League (AHL) Western Conference Final. Over 6,000 of the Texas Stars’ proudest fans packed the new Cedar Park Center to witness the AHL’s best player, Jamie Benn, carry his Texas Stars team to a 2-1 victory … [Read more...]
(1) Hamilton Bulldogs vs (2) Texas Stars Preview; Winner Advances to Calder Cup Finals
This is a quick preview of the up-coming Western Conference Finals for the Texas Stars before they take on the Hamilton Bulldogs. Stars Leading Regular Season Scorer: Aaron Gagnon, 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists). Bulldogs Leading Regular Season Scorer: David Desharnais, 78 points (27 goals, 58 assists). Stars Leading Regular Season Goalie: Matt Clime, 2.46 Goals Against (21 wins, 17 losses). Bulldogs Leading Regular Season Goalie: Cedrick Desjardins, 2.00 Goals Against (29 wins, 9 … [Read more...]
An Interview with Texas Stars’ Maxime Fortunus
The life of a Minor League Hockey player is one not comparable to many others. There is the constant travel, the not-knowing what city you are going to play in the next day with the constant chance of being called up to the NHL. They make about as much as any mid-level management position. However, the duration of their careers is not as long as someone at an easy-to-do desk job. But, the dream of the NHL drives these athletes towards their dedication on and off the ice. Athletes, like … [Read more...]
(1) Chicago Wolves vs. (2) Texas Stars Preview
This is a quick preview of the up-coming Playoff Series for the Texas Stars before they take on the Chicago Wolves. Stars Leading Regular Season Scorer: Aaron Gagnon, 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists). Wolves Leading Regular Season Scorer: Jason Krog, 72 points (14 goals, 61 assists). Stars Leading Regular Season Goalie: Matt Clime, 2.46 Goals Against (21 wins, 17 losses). Wolves Leading Regular Season Goalie: Peter Mannino, 2.34 Goals Against (26 wins, 5 losses). Something … [Read more...]