Category Archives: Hockey

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

RIP Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Steve

I was more affected by Wayne Gretzky since The Great One’s scoring streaks happened during my adolescence through college years while Gordie was pretty much retired for the second time. However, Gordie’s legacy will always remain. His popularity and skill … Continue reading →

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Watch yer beer #1

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Steve

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 →

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Found my present!

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Steve

It’s pretty impressive. There’s a rink (don’t care if it’s to scale), a Zamboni, referees (really a ref and a linesman) with the Stanley Cup® and blister packs of the six oldest teams. The rink set comes with stickers to … Continue reading →

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Stars barely win their season opener in overtime

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Steve

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

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Steve

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

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Steve

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

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Steve

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

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Steve

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!

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Steve

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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Red Army: Worth Seeing*

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Steve

* – A quick warning since this rating is automatic for hockey fans. However, I think non-fans will be impressed about the story of the team that changed the game. It’s also a good “other-side” perspective to Miracle. Red Army is a compelling … Continue reading →

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1980: The Miracle on Ice

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Steve

Today is the 35th anniversary of the US’s victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Games. Contrary to popular belief, it didn’t result in a gold medal, these guys still had to defeat Finland because the medal round … Continue reading →

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OKC Barons folding at the season’s end

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Steve

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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Fun weekend in Big D

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Steve

Hockey season kicked off last week! My returning champ Stars are off to a good start but this year my Flyers came to Dallas early. Better yet, they played on a Saturday so I could see them. The downside, other than traveling … Continue reading →

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STARS WIN THE CALDER CUP

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Steve

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 →

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Congrats to the Kings, a kicking to the Flyers’ management

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Steve

I caught the last hour of the Kings’ victory over the Rangers, giving the LA team their second Cup in three years and existence. It was quite a goal too. Shot from Carter, rebounded back in by Martinez. Textbook play. … Continue reading →

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