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Watch yer beer #1
The Stars had a decent week recently. Two victories and one OT loss giving us five points…oh wait, that doesn’t matter with the five wimp CA teams in our division since the Winning percentage trumps points thanks to them getting … Continue reading
Stars barely win their season opener in overtime
My Stars were off to a rough start as they let the revamped Rampage (now affiliated with the Avalanche) took a 2-0 lead. I feared this would be the kick off to another mediocre season because the only pre-season game … Continue reading
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One TXDoT crisis resolved
We had been receiving annoying letters from TXDoT over the last few months about unpaid tolls…gotta’ love the flawless automation and outsourcing the Texas Lege went with. Often the statement was vague since toll authorities are much like the IRS, … Continue reading
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Stars get a new logo-look for 2015-16
It’s not a big surprise since the owner of the Dallas stars sealed the deal last season and often when the NHL parent owns its AHL franchise, they often make the two teams almost indiscernible. Dallas has chosen to do this … Continue reading
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Stars and Rampage get the shaft next season
I was pretty stoked about the upcoming Pacific Division and return of the Winnipeg Moose next season in the AHL. However, I forgot the board of governors probably wanted to emulate the NHL’s clunky four-division set up which is what … Continue reading
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My Stars are out
The Stars and defending Calder Cup champs were eliminated in a painful sweep by the Rockford Icehogs who the surrogate for the insufferable Chicago Blackhawks. I’m bummed we won’t be raising any banners next Fall yet I guess my sense … Continue reading
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Austin Stars finish out strong!
Last evening was the final regular season game for my defending champs. For the first time in three years they didn’t win their division but there remains an upside, they’re heading to the playoffs for the third year in a … Continue reading
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OKC Barons folding at the season’s end
Such a shame too, they’re in first place with our division. I bet it was a serious blow to the team when they heard the news. Some here lamented it was the loss of our recent rival. Not so much … Continue reading
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STARS WIN THE CALDER CUP
I know this was achieved Tuesday evening way up in St. John’s but it has been a crazy week and I wanted to throw in the highlights of the celebration from Thursday night. It would’ve been cool if they won … Continue reading
Go Spurs! I mean Stars!
Hmmm, the only difference between these teams are two letters! If they both win, Central Texas will be the champs in a couple sports. Last night the Spurs beat Captain Flopper and this evening the Stars beat the Icecaps (or … Continue reading
My Stars win 2nd Western Conference title! On to the Calder!
Last night, my local team gave my beard a few dozen more gray whiskers. Despite leaving Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, they lost Monday night putting their championship season into serious doubt. That game was ugly. After having a … Continue reading
Stars advance after crushing Griffins 7-1
The opening minutes of last night’s victory was off to a shaky and “oh crap!” start. The defending champs drew first blood with a goal after several minutes. Then my Stars pulled together and clobbered the Griffins with SEVEN unanswered … Continue reading
Stars roll over Griffins again with shutout
My Stars have won five straight in pursuit of the Calder Cup! Tonight was their first shutout, a 4-0 drubbing given to the defending champs. They were off to a shaky start given it took 18 shots-on-goal to finally have … Continue reading
Stars advance to Western semi-finals, face the Griffins
My Stars swept the OKC Barons last Wednesday night. I think they received the memo saying, “Hey, Steve has D&D rescheduled for Friday, we gotta’ win to avoid a fourth game that evening!” It was pretty sweet since the Barons robbed … Continue reading