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My Stars’ losing skid finally ended last night
Last night, my Stars finally snapped their frustrating four-game skid which also kicked us out of first place in the division! OK, maybe not. I just checked the AHL site. Holy buckets, the Admirals have been on a winning tear…14 … Continue reading
My Stars are doing pretty well for 2023-24 season
Last night we lost but I’m not really too worried. We remain in first place and it was only the Chicago Wolves who are having a crap season. The officiating was better than when we were playing the Rockford Icehogs. … Continue reading
My Stars lose their 2023 opener
But it’s still better than no hockey is the old cliché. At least we only lost by one despite being behind or tied the whole time. It’s going to be a rough season too. Most of the great players who … Continue reading
Stars lose gave five and the season ends, boo!
I’m glad I didn’t go (see above, later, whatever). According to the score, I can tell it wasn’t even close…5-2. What a pisser! On the upside, we do get to raise one banner next Fall to celebrate the accomplishment of … Continue reading
Stars win game four in double overtime!
What an exhausting nail biter. The score (4-3) may appear to be a repeat of Wednesday night but this time the Stars kept it together. The officiating was crap though. Barely any calls on the grappling and tripping with both … Continue reading
Stars lose game three
I finally made it to a playoff game last night. My first-place Stars swept the Rockford Icehogs so they’re facing the Milwaukee Admirals, a team that has given them a hard time all season. It’s pretty impressive we beat them … Continue reading
My Stars lock up first place!
Last night, my Stars of the AHL (boooo Dallas!) secured first in the Central Division! We have a finale tonight against the Wild (or Mild given it’s Iowa) so we won’t know who we will be facing in the playoffs … Continue reading
RIP Paul Jerrard
This week, a great guy who helped AHL hockey take root in Austin passed. Paul was the first assistant coach of my Stars and with his help on defense, he got them to the Calder Cup during their FIRST SEASON. … Continue reading
Goalie with a funny name in Quebec
Hockey returns tonight but I have other plans (comedy club with a friend). Fear not! I’ll be going tomorrow since I never turn away a chance to see the Milwaukee Admirals (my old team when I was there). I just … Continue reading
Another little nod to immortality
Last night I stumbled upon this on the way to our seats. How cool to be listed as someone who has stood by my Stars for a decade without interrupting the streak. Even better, my whole name is listed on … Continue reading
EA NHL 20 – Entry 1, helping out my Stars
The Pandemic has had one mixed result for me passing the time, I got re-acquainted with the PS4 I earned via points at Pinballz two years ago. Somara found out how to hook it up then I think I played … Continue reading
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The Rampage are moving to the Vegas area
After 18 seasons in San Antonio, my team’s I-35 rival for 11 seasons will be wrapping it up this Spring and then joining their new NHL parent, the Golden Showers…I mean Knights. It’s interesting to have a team in Sin … Continue reading
My contribution to this year’s Teddy Bear toss
One upside to having all those Pinballz points is that I often have enough to score a toy for the Stars’ charity thingy. Last year it was Rick & Morty, this time I figured a kid would love to have … Continue reading
Stars lose their first opener
Not bad for a relatively new team, our streak of ten years came to an end with a 0-2 loss to the Roadrunners. I wasn’t terribly upset since the first official game of the season isn’t a true indicator of … Continue reading
Travis Morin officially retires
This announcement wasn’t a surprise, it was when he’d announce his retirement because I doubt no other AHL team would pick him up. That is the downside of a development league but I’m more than happy to see the team … Continue reading