I apologize for the lack of posts on Big D Hockey recently. Unfortunately, my family and I are going through a very difficult period right now. My youngest son has contracted a serious illness, and we’re dealing with that nearly 100% of our time right now. When not there, I’m working my day job to…
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Stars trump Kings, 5-2
The Dallas Stars faced off against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Los Angeles Kings, on Thursday night, and skated out with a 5-2 victory. In the win, Jaromir Jagr had a pair of goals and Alex Goligoski and Jamie Benn each had a pair of assists. Dallas also got strong play in net from…
Texas Stars fall short in comeback bid, fall 4-3 to the Chicago Wolves
The Chicago Wolves broke a 2-2 tie in the 2nd period with two goals scored 91 seconds apart, and then hung on to win the game, 4-3, over the Texas Stars on Tuesday night. After surrendering the pair of 2nd period goals, goaltender Jack Campbell was replaced in net by Cristopher Nilstorp. Nilstorp played 32:15…
Idaho Steelheads slip past Colorado Eagles, 4-2
The Idaho Steelheads got key goaltending from Josh Robinson, including a 17-save performance in the 3rd period, and three points from rookie forward Austin Smith to help carry them to a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Eagles on Tuesday night. The Steelheads got goals from William Lacasse, Smith, and Justin Taylor to propel them to…
Allen’s Lukin and Dell earn weekly CHL awards
The Central Hockey League announced on Monday that Allen Americans forward Jarret Lukin has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending March 3, 2013. Just a day later, the league named Allen goaltender Aaron Dell has been named the Oakley Goalie of the week for the same period.…
Allen Americans seize playoff spot with 3-2 win over Missouri Mavericks
The Allen Americans downed the Missouri Mavericks, 3-2, at the Allen Event Center on Saturday night, and became the first team in the CHL to lock up a post-season berth. The full game recap from Allen is below. *** Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans defeated the Missouri Mavericks 3-2 on Saturday night at Allen…
Idaho Steelheads top Utah Grizzlies, 4-3, in shootout
The Idaho Steelheads stayed on a roll, extending their point streak to seven games, as they defeated the Utah Grizzlies in a shootout, 4-3. Ian Watters, Jeremie Blain and Austin Smith were the goal scorers in regulation for the Steelheads, and Ben Ondrus got the game winner in the shootout. Tyler Beskorowany was in net…
Edmonton Oilers Crush Dallas Stars, 5-1
On Thursday night, the Dallas Stars hosted the Edmonton Oilers at the American Airlines Center. It should have been a festive night, as the Stars began the celebration of their 20th Anniversary Team by honoring a Stars’ player who was a fan favorite: Jere Lehtinen. Instead, the festivities turned to frustration. The Edmonton offense ran…
Utah Grizzlies edge Idaho Steelheads, 3-2, in shootout
The Utah Grizzlies and Idaho Steelheads played to a 2-2 tie through overtime on Wednesday night, and had to go to the shootout to determine a winner. The Steelheads were blanked on all six shootout attempts, and the Grizzlies finally put one past Josh Robinson to get the two points for the win, 3-2. Tyler…
Dallas Stars activate Lehtonen from IR; assign Nilstorp to AHL
The Dallas Stars announced on Wednesday afternoon that goaltender Kari Lehtonen has been activated from the Injured Reserve. The team also assigned goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp to the AHL’s Texas Stars. Lehtonen has missed the last five games with a lower body injury, and after Tuesday night’s win in Columbus, Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan…
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