Category Archives: Hockey

All things hockey related, not just the NHL but AHL, ECHL, college and what’s going on around Austin.

Barons ended the Stars’ playoff run for 2013

Despite being rather sick, I could muster enough energy to check the scores up north in OKC where the semi-finals moved to after two games here. I wasn’t terribly surprised by the outcome nor was I thrilled. I figured the … Continue reading

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Stars sink the Admirals, Barons jump the Checkers

Friday night was a bit tense as our Stars finished off Milwaukee to advance to the next round. Two things come to mind regarding the outcome. Firstly, it was revenge for the last time my Stars went to the playoffs … Continue reading

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Stars limp across the finish line with two losses

Despite winning the South Division and the home-ice advantage throughout the Conference, their last two home games sucked. Friday they were always behind by one goal because they keep letting the opposition score first, a problem they’ve had all season. Tonight … Continue reading

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Head Coach Willie Desjardins wins coach-of-the-year!

Another great feather in the Stars’ collective cap. After my team hit bottom last season, they could only go up but landing first in South is an incredible feat. Congrats!

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Stars cinch it! Aeros are leaving

Today I take down my countdown to First for the Stars. They did it with 95 points to win their division (South). Course the current divisions have only been around for two seasons but I’m good, it means at least … Continue reading

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Stars in the playoffs

Despite dropping two of their weekend home games, they still won the first of five road games yesterday to clinch a berth. I had no doubt they’d make it. I have been more concerned about them having enough points to … Continue reading

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Hockey jibber-jabber, namely re-alignment

With all the bracket-yap-ology going down over March Madness, it is hard to get any enthusiasm regarding the NHL’s shift of 16 teams in the East (Detroit and Columbus move) and 14 in the West (Winnipeg finally is relieved of … Continue reading

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Favorite Stars goal this season!

Rumor has it that forward Cody Eakin, this season’s breakout offensive player on my team will be headed to Dallas thanks to the lockout being officially over (the players ratified the CBA this afternoon as per nhl.com). Last night he … Continue reading

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NHL Hockey will (likely) be returning

The NHL’s board of governors has voted for the new CBA but what makes it official for me is Toronto firing its GM. Usually the Maple Leafs wait until there’s actual disappointment: season’s end, they’re eliminated from the playoffs or … Continue reading

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A Stars’ view from the ice

After my team’s victory over the first-place Charlotte Checkers (3-1), the Cedar Park Center opened the rink (or technically, the sheet) to the public…after signing a waiver. Good move on their part, I fell down which I haven’t done in … Continue reading

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