Not bad for a team that’s only been around for nine years. They’ve been to the playoffs seven times and this is their third time to the Conference Championship game. When they defeated the number one Roadrunners (for the division) in a nail-biting OT period (thanks to the horrible officiating again), the scoreboard said “Pacific Division Champions,” but I think the Roadrunners receive the banner for achieving this through the regular season. We need to defeat the rather hot Icehogs (they’ve swept both the Wolves and Moose) to earn a banner to raise next Fall. What are our chances? Honestly, not great if I saw last night. The power play remains sloppy (they gave up a short-handed goal), the defense continues to be caught flat footed and even though McKenna is the hotter goalie (over Bow who played most of the season), he wanders out of the crease too much for my comfort. Do I want the Stars to advance to the Calder? Hell yes! What I’m really hoping for is a Stars v. Phantoms series. I may be a Philly fan in the NHL yet I must cheer on the team who has entertained me for nine years should I have to decide.
Next series begins at home Friday.