Category Archives: Hockey

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

The Rampage are moving to the Vegas area

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Steve

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 →

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More proof demonstrating Gritty’s awesomeness! 12/19 edition

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Steve

A bitchin’ freebie at Waterloo Records promoting the Ramoms, a silly band using that play on words bit, promoting their Philly fandom and proving how Gritty is the best mascot in the NHL! I found other songs covered by the … Continue reading →

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My contribution to this year’s Teddy Bear toss

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Steve

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 →

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Don Cherry fired from Hockey Night in Canada

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Steve

If you’ve never heard of him, Don is Canada’s beloved but racist uncle that was often a favorite feature to watch on Hockey Night in Canada. Before his final tirade, it was easier to give these parallels to most Americans…Don Cherry … Continue reading →

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My avatar met avatar Gritty! Hockey season is in full swing!

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Steve

Thank you Citizen Brick, a customized LEGO minifigure and accessory site based in Chicago for creating the Gritty toy!

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Stars lose their first opener

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Steve

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 →

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Flyers win their opener in Prague!

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Steve

Bettman’s continued gamble to make inroads on Putin’s private little league, the KHL, another set of teams opened their season in a European country which loves hockey. This time in Prague and with two teams that are not rivals, mine … Continue reading →

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Feel the radioactive slapshot of the Isotopes!

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Steve

Thanks again to Geeky Jerseys, my Simpsons-based Springfield Isotopes was customized and made a reality. I think the maker has done it before but this time I was on top of it! The hardest part was picking a name and … Continue reading →

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Travis Morin officially retires

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Steve

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 →

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Stars 2018-19 season ends with a whimper

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Steve

My team’s tenth season ended without a playoff appearance which is pretty frustrating since we made it all the way to the Calder Cup Championship…only to lose to the Marlies. As per the sources I like to check online, the … Continue reading →

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My turn to drop the ceremonial puck!!!

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Steve

This season may be rather up and down compared to previous ones but it’s special because it marks my Stars’ tenth season in Austin and the AHL. A decade in one spot is pretty tough to pull off in a … Continue reading →

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Flyers win Stadium Series and Gritty streaks at intermission

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Steve

The Flyers managed to come from behind and then win it in OT which was great. Any opportunity to defeat that whiney douchenozzle Crosby is a good day, especially on national TV. Gritty stole the show in my opinion by … Continue reading →

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Congratulations (belated) to Greg Rallo!

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Steve

It’s very old news to my fellow Stars fans but I still wanted to get it out there regarding Greg Rallo, one of the original Stars to play in our inaugural season. He also came back two more times although … Continue reading →

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Stars get blown-out in game seven

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Steve

My Stars forced a seventh game against the Toronto Marlies which was impressive given how weakly they played in their final Austin-based game. However, they came up short again as the Marlies walk away with the Calder Cup and all … Continue reading →

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Stars are going to the Calder Cup for the third time!

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Steve

Despite the inability to protect their leads for very long, my Stars are on their way to the AHL Championship, aka the Calder Cup! Pretty damned awesome for a team that’s only nine seasons old. I can’t immediately think of … Continue reading →

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