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		<title>Texas Stars get back to .500 with 6-2 win over the Rockford IceHogs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rockford, IL – The Texas Stars (3-3-0-0, 6 points) defeated the Rockford IceHogs (3-4-0-0, 6 points) 6-2 in front of 6,073 at the BMO Harris Bank Center on Tuesday night. The Stars made a late push in the third period, scoring three goals in the final 5:08 of play to pick up the first road win of the year. Rookie Matt Fraser continued his early success with a pair of power-play goals for the second straight game, including the game-winning goal. Texas had seven skaters pick up a multi-point game on the night. The Stars improved to 1-1-0-0 on the road this season after getting goals from Fraser (2), Ryan Garbutt, Mathieu Tousignant, Philip Larsen and Luke Gazdic. Right wing Raymond Sawada added two assists as Texas moved back up to .500 on the year. Right wing Tomas Vincour and center Travis Morin each set up two goals on the night. Texas goalie Tyler Beskorowany (1-1-0) turned aside 33 Rockford shots in his first victory of the season. Rockford goalie Alec Richards (3-2-0) suffered the loss with 29 saves on 35 Texas shots. The Stars will play at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday night at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Stars [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Texas-Stars.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3404" title="Texas Stars" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Texas-Stars-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" /></a>Rockford, IL</strong> – The Texas Stars (3-3-0-0, 6 points) defeated the Rockford IceHogs (3-4-0-0, 6 points) 6-2 in front of 6,073 at the BMO Harris Bank Center on Tuesday night. The Stars made a late push in the third period, scoring three goals in the final 5:08 of play to pick up the first road win of the year. Rookie Matt Fraser continued his early success with a pair of power-play goals for the second straight game, including the game-winning goal. Texas had seven skaters pick up a multi-point game on the night. The Stars improved to 1-1-0-0 on the road this season after getting goals from Fraser (2), Ryan Garbutt, Mathieu Tousignant, Philip Larsen and Luke Gazdic. Right wing Raymond Sawada added two assists as Texas moved back up to .500 on the year. Right wing Tomas Vincour and center Travis Morin each set up two goals on the night. Texas goalie Tyler Beskorowany (1-1-0) turned aside 33 Rockford shots in his first victory of the season. Rockford goalie Alec Richards (3-2-0) suffered the loss with 29 saves on 35 Texas shots. The Stars will play at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday night at Carver Arena in Peoria.</p>
<p>The Stars struck with the first goal of the evening at 5:43 of the first period. Texas center Ryan Garbutt ripped a shot from the right-wing circle in the Rockford zone, beating Hogs goalie Alec Richards for his first goal of the year. Garbutt’s goal was set up by Mathieu Tousignant and Tomas Vincour for the 1-0 Stars lead. Rockford answered back at 17:55 with a power-play goal by defenseman Shawn Lalonde, tying the game 1-1. Center Brandon Pirri and winger Kyle Beach each had an assist on the goal. Texas countered 39 seconds later at 18:26, regaining the lead at 2-1. Garbutt and Vincour cycled the puck in the Rockford zone, with Garbutt centering to the crease. Tousignant redirected the puck past Richards for his first goal of the year at 18:34.</p>
<p>Texas tallied a late goal in the second period to open up a two-goal lead. The Stars worked the puck around on their second power play of the night. Travis Morin found Matt Fraser for a one-timer in the right-wing circle, beating Richards for his team-leading fifth goal of the year. Defenseman Dan Spang also had an assist on the power-play tally at 19:22, as Texas carried a 3-1 lead into the intermission.</p>
<p>Rockford trimmed the Texas lead to 3-2 at 11:47 of the third period. Ben Smith put in a rebound for his first goal of the year. The Stars answered back with three straight tallies. Fraser scored his second power-play goal of the night at 14:52, pushing the Texas lead to 4-2. Left wing Luke Gazdic scored an unassisted goal at 16:04 to extend the lead to 5-2 Stars. Defenseman Philip Larsen finished off a power play at 18:36 for the 6-2 final in favor of Texas.</p>
<p>Texas continues a four-game road trip in Peoria on Thursday, October 27th at 7:05 P.M. The Stars will also make stops in Chicago and Milwaukee. Texas returns home on Thursday, November 3rd for a 7:30 P.M. faceoff against the Toronto Marlies. Thursday is a 3-2-1 night, featuring $3 domestic drafts, $2 sodas, and $1 hot dogs.</p>
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		<title>San Antonio Rampage hold on to defeat the Texas Stars, 4-3</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Park, Texas – The Texas Stars (1-3-0-0, 2 points) were defeated by the San Antonio Rampage (3-1-0-0, 6 points) 4-3 in front of 3,758 fans on Thursday night at the Cedar Park Center. San Antonio’s Scott Timmons tipped the puck past Stars goalie Richard Bachman with 1:48 left in regulation, propelling the Rampage past the Stars 4-3. The Stars erased a two-goal deficit in the third period with goals by Tomas Vincour and Travis Morin. Vincour finished with two goals on the evening. Defenseman Brad Lukowich registered an assist in his 100th game with Texas. Rampage right wing Michal Repik registered a goal and an assist, while center Angelo Esposito had two assists. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (1-2-0) stopped 15 of 19 shots in the loss. San Antonio goalie Brian Foster (3-1-0) stopped 36 of 39 shots for the win. The Stars host “Pink in the Rink” on Saturday at 7:00 P.M. against the Peoria Rivermen. Texas started the scoring midway through the first period at 10:45. Right wing Tomas Vincour netted his first goal of the season and gave Texas a 1-0 lead. Defenseman Jordie Benn and right wing Colton Sceviour each assisted on the power-play goal. San [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Cedar Park, Texas</strong> – The Texas Stars (1-3-0-0, 2 points) were defeated by the San Antonio Rampage (3-1-0-0, 6 points) 4-3 in front of 3,758 fans on Thursday night at the Cedar Park Center. San Antonio’s Scott Timmons tipped the puck past Stars goalie Richard Bachman with 1:48 left in regulation, propelling the Rampage past the Stars 4-3. The Stars erased a two-goal deficit in the third period with goals by Tomas Vincour and Travis Morin. Vincour finished with two goals on the evening. Defenseman Brad Lukowich registered an assist in his 100th game with Texas. Rampage right wing Michal Repik registered a goal and an assist, while center Angelo Esposito had two assists. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (1-2-0) stopped 15 of 19 shots in the loss. San Antonio goalie Brian Foster (3-1-0) stopped 36 of 39 shots for the win. The Stars host “Pink in the Rink” on Saturday at 7:00 P.M. against the Peoria Rivermen.</p>
<p>Texas started the scoring midway through the first period at 10:45. Right wing Tomas Vincour netted his first goal of the season and gave Texas a 1-0 lead. Defenseman Jordie Benn and right wing Colton Sceviour each assisted on the power-play goal. San Antonio tied the game 1-1 with a goal by center Scott Timmins 18 seconds later.</p>
<p>The Rampage took its first lead of the game 1:30 into the second period. Right wing Michal Repik rocketed the puck past Bachman for the 2-1 edge. Defenseman Tyson Strachan and center Angelo Esposito set up the power-play goal. San Antonio extended its lead at 4:36 with a power-play goal by center Greg Rallo. Repik and Esposito helped set up the play for the 3-1 tally.</p>
<p>Texas cut into San Antonio’s lead at 1:12 of the final frame. Vincour made it 3-2 with his second goal of the night. Defenseman Brad Lukowich had the lone assist in his 100th Texas appearance. Stars’ center Travis Morin re-directed the puck past Foster to score at 5:47. Defensemen Maxime Fortunus and Dan Spang each assisted on the game-tying goal and a 3-3 score. San Antonio center Scott Timmins scored the game-winning goal with 1:48 left in the third. Defenseman Colby Robak provided the assist to give San Antonio a 4-3 win.</p>
<p>The Stars will host “Pink in the Rink” on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM against the Peoria Rivermen. Fans may purchase the State Farm Family Four Pack (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas for $48) for Saturday night’s game. As the presenting sponsor of the event, the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center will hand out Pink in the Rink Texas Stars drawstring backpacks to the first 2,500 fans. The Texas Stars will don pink themed jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness. Throughout the game, the team will run a silent auction of the game-worn jerseys, with 50 percent of the proceeds donated to the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Also, $2.00 of every individual and group ticket sold for the game will be donated to the organization.</p>
<p>Individual tickets for all games are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.TexasStarsHockey.com or by calling 512.GO.STARS (467.8277).</p>
<p>2011-12 season seat packages are on sale now. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets, suites, group tickets or mini-plans may call the Texas Stars front office.</p>
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		<title>Texas Stars fall to Houston Aeros, 5-2</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Park, TX – The Texas Stars (1-1-0-0, 2 points) were defeated by the Houston Aeros (2-0-0-0, 4 points) 5-2 in front of 5,361 fans on Friday night at Cedar Park Center. Texas center Travis Morin reached his 100th career point with Texas to surpass the previous team record of 98 points set by Greg Rallo. Morin registered an assist on both Texas’ power-play goals. Stars’ right wing Ray Sawada had a multi-point night with a goal and assist. Defenseman Brenden Dillon also netted a goal for the Stars. Houston center David McIntyre scored twice, while right wing Jed Ortmeyer notched a goal and an assist. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (1-1-0) stopped 26 of 30 shots faced in the loss. Houston goalie Matt Hackett (2-0-0) stopped 34 of 36 shots for the victory. Texas travels to Oklahoma City on Saturday at 7:00 P.M. to take on the Barons. Texas made it on the board at 5:11 of the first period to take an early 1-0 lead. Defenseman Brenden Dillon marked his first goal of the season on the power play with help from forwards Ray Sawada and Travis Morin. Houston evened the score 1-1 late in the first period with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Texas-Stars.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3404" title="Texas Stars" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Texas-Stars-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" /></a>Cedar Park, TX</strong> – The Texas Stars (1-1-0-0, 2 points) were defeated by the Houston Aeros (2-0-0-0, 4 points) 5-2 in front of 5,361 fans on Friday night at Cedar Park Center. Texas center Travis Morin reached his 100th career point with Texas to surpass the previous team record of 98 points set by Greg Rallo. Morin registered an assist on both Texas’ power-play goals. Stars’ right wing Ray Sawada had a multi-point night with a goal and assist. Defenseman Brenden Dillon also netted a goal for the Stars. Houston center David McIntyre scored twice, while right wing Jed Ortmeyer notched a goal and an assist. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (1-1-0) stopped 26 of 30 shots faced in the loss. Houston goalie Matt Hackett (2-0-0) stopped 34 of 36 shots for the victory. Texas travels to Oklahoma City on Saturday at 7:00 P.M. to take on the Barons.</p>
<p>Texas made it on the board at 5:11 of the first period to take an early 1-0 lead. Defenseman Brenden Dillon marked his first goal of the season on the power play with help from forwards Ray Sawada and Travis Morin. Houston evened the score 1-1 late in the first period with 1:58 remaining. Center David McIntyre beat Bachman for his first goal of the season with help from forward Justin Fontaine.</p>
<p>Houston grabbed the lead at 4:19 of the second period as center Warren Peters snapped the puck top shelf. Peters went unassisted on the 2-1 tally. The Stars struck 1:37 later to tie the game 2-2 with a Sawada power-play goal. Defenseman Dan Spang and Morin each provided an assist. The Aeros pushed past the Stars at 11:15, taking a 3-2 lead. Forward Casey Wellman registered his third goal of the season with help from forwards Carson McMillan and Jarod Palmer.</p>
<p>The Aeros extended their lead to 4-2 just 1:54 into the final frame as McIntyre netted his second goal of the night. Defenseman Jeff Penner and right wing Jed Ortmeyer set up the play. Ortmeyer delivered an empty-net goal with one minute left. McMillan set up the goal for the 5-2 final.</p>
<p>Texas travels to Oklahoma City on Saturday, October 15th for a 7:00 P.M. faceoff against the Barons. The Stars return home on Thursday, October 20th to take on the San Antonio Rampage at 7:30 P.M. Thursday is a 3-2-1 night with $3 domestic drafts, $2 sodas and $1 hot dogs. Thursday is also H-E-B Food Drive Night, benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. Bring eight or more non-perishable food items and receive a free ticket to the game.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Stars sign UFA Ray Sawada to a one-year, two-way deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Ellis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Dallas Stars announced the signing of forward Raymond Sawada on Tuesday.  The 26-year old right wing signed a one-year, two-way contract with the team. Sawada played just one game last season with the Stars, but missed nine games during the call-up due to a shoulder injury suffered in a physical game against the Boston Bruins on February 3, 2011. The 6-2, 207-pound, Richmond, B.C.-native also appeared in 57 games last season for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL).  Sawada posted career-highs in goals (11), assists (18) and points (29), with 91 penalty minutes. During the 2011 Calder Cup Playoffs, Sawada appeared in six games, leading the team in assists with five and ranking second in points with six. The team&#8217;s press release about the signing also pointed out that Sawada scored eight goals and 19 points with 92 penalty minutes with Texas during the 2009-10 campaign, helping the club reach the Calder Cup Finals. He skated in every playoff game for the club and collected eight points (3g, 5a) with 20 penalty minutes. Prior to his professional career, Sawada played four seasons at Cornell University, scoring 76 points (31g, 45a) with 131 penalty minutes in 137 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Dallas-Stars.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-410" title="Dallas Stars" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Dallas-Stars-300x186.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="186" /></a>The Dallas Stars announced the signing of forward Raymond Sawada on Tuesday.  The 26-year old right wing signed a one-year, two-way contract with the team.</p>
<p>Sawada played just one game last season with the Stars, but missed nine games during the call-up due to a shoulder injury suffered in a physical game against the Boston Bruins on February 3, 2011.</p>
<p>The 6-2, 207-pound, Richmond, B.C.-native also appeared in 57 games last season for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL).  Sawada posted career-highs in goals (11), assists (18) and points (29), with 91 penalty minutes. During the 2011 Calder Cup Playoffs, Sawada appeared in six games, leading the team in assists with five and ranking second in points with six.</p>
<p>The team&#8217;s press release about the signing also pointed out that Sawada scored eight goals and 19 points with 92 penalty minutes with Texas during the 2009-10 campaign, helping the club reach the Calder Cup Finals. He skated in every playoff game for the club and collected eight points (3g, 5a) with 20 penalty minutes.</p>
<p>Prior to his professional career, Sawada played four seasons at Cornell University, scoring 76 points (31g, 45a) with 131 penalty minutes in 137 career games.</p>
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		<title>Texas Stars name Jeff Pyle head coach</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Ellis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Texas Stars appointed a new head coach on Wednesday.  Veteran ECHL coach Jeff Pyle will take over for Glen Gulutzan, who was named the Dallas Stars new head coach in June. The team&#8217;s press release follows: *** Cedar Park, TX – Texas Stars General Manager Scott White announced on Wednesday that Jeff Pyle has been named the second head coach in team history. The Texas Stars Hockey Club is the primary development affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars. &#160; “It was a thorough process for us and in the end our management in Dallas felt Jeff was a perfect fit for the job,” said Scott White. “He brings a lot of experience to the rink on a daily basis. Jeff has a strong track record of developing players for the next level. We feel Coach Pyle will help us continue the success the Texas Stars have experienced in the first two years of operation.” Pyle, 52, joins the Stars from the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL where he served as head coach for the past eight seasons. During his time with Gwinnett, Pyle posted a 309-210-57 record. He guided the Gladiators to the 2006 Kelly Cup Finals in his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_3873" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/HeadCoach_Jeff_Pyle_Gwinnett-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3873" title="HeadCoach_Jeff_Pyle_Gwinnett-2" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/HeadCoach_Jeff_Pyle_Gwinnett-2-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Texas Stars named veteran ECHL coach Jeff Pyle their new head coach on Wednesday.  (Photo Credit: Gwinnett Gladiators)</p></div>
<p>The Texas Stars appointed a new head coach on Wednesday.  Veteran ECHL coach Jeff Pyle will take over for Glen Gulutzan, who was named the Dallas Stars new head coach in June.</p>
<p>The team&#8217;s press release follows:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p><strong>Cedar Park, TX </strong>– Texas Stars General Manager Scott White announced on Wednesday that Jeff Pyle has been named the second head coach in team history. The Texas Stars Hockey Club is the primary development affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars.</p>
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<p>“It was a thorough process for us and in the end our management in Dallas felt Jeff was a perfect fit for the job,” said Scott White. “He brings a lot of experience to the rink on a daily basis. Jeff has a strong track record of developing players for the next level. We feel Coach Pyle will help us continue the success the Texas Stars have experienced in the first two years of operation.”</p>
<p>Pyle, 52, joins the Stars from the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL where he served as head coach for the past eight seasons. During his time with Gwinnett, Pyle posted a 309-210-57 record. He guided the Gladiators to the 2006 Kelly Cup Finals in his best season as head coach with a 50-15-7 record (.743), which also marked only the 9th time in the ECHL&#8217;s 24-year history that a team achieved 50 wins. The Gladiators also compiled five straight 40-win seasons from 2003-08 with Pyle at the helm. Gwinnett qualified for the playoffs in six of Pyle’s eight seasons. Overall, his teams qualified for the playoffs nine out of 12 years in the ECHL.</p>
<p>“It’s a great opportunity for me,” said Pyle. “The Stars organization is extremely professional and I was impressed with them during the interview process. I feel that everyone in the organization is on the same page as far as the direction and vision of where this team needs to go. My family and I are looking forward to getting to central Texas and continuing the success of the Texas Stars.”</p>
<p>He is tied with Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan, making three ECHL All-Star appearances behind the bench. Pyle sits in the top five for best coaching marks in the ECHL, including regular season wins (446, 3rd), seasons coached (12, 3rd), regular season games coached (860, 3rd), playoff appearances (9, 3rd) and playoff games coached (72, 5th). In 2006-07, his Gladiators set an ECHL record by scoring 120 power-play goals in one season. The season before, his squad turned in the third highest total in one season by notching 114 power-play tallies. In 2004-05, Gwinnett’s penalty kill set an ECHL record by allowing the fewest power-play goals in one season.</p>
<p>The Minneapolis, MN native also coached the Mobile Mysticks of the ECHL from 1998-02, going 137-113-34.  After coaching in Germany for six seasons, Pyle was an assistant coach for Grand Rapids of the International Hockey League in 1997-98. He was a player/assistant coach in 1986-87 with Saginaw of the IHL.</p>
<p>Prior to coaching, he played 13 professional seasons in North America and Germany starting in 1981-82 with Binghamton of the AHL. Pyle played five seasons in the IHL, two with Flint and three with Saginaw. In 795 games spanning his 10-year career, Pyle amassed 1,313 points (490g-823a) and was named team MVP nine times and contributed to four league titles.</p>
<p>Pyle and his wife, Cathy, have a son, Ryan, and a daughter, Lauren.</p>
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		<title>Texas Stars announce six guaranteed home dates for 2011-12 season</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Ellis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Texas Stars announced six guaranteed home dates for the upcoming 2011-12 season on Wednesday.  It&#8217;s not big  news out of Cedar Park, but the faithful will want to know as much information as they can as soon as possible, and BDH is happy to deliver. More information regarding opponents and the full schedule will be released later this summer.  Here is the press release about the games that were announced: *** Cedar Park, TX – The Texas Stars announced on Wednesday six guaranteed home dates for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Opening Night for the Texas Stars at Cedar Park Center will be on Sunday, October 9th. In order to secure seats for Opening Night, as well as the five other promotional nights, fans are encouraged to purchase full season ticket plans or partial season ticket plans by calling 512-GO-STARS. Along with Opening Night, the Stars also announced five additional guaranteed dates for their third season in the American Hockey League. The dates include the team’s second annual “Pink in the Rink” night on October 22nd. The team will wear “Pink in the Rink” themed jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness. For the third straight season, the Stars will host [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Texas-Stars.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3404" title="Texas Stars" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Texas-Stars-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" /></a>The Texas Stars announced six guaranteed home dates for the upcoming 2011-12 season on Wednesday.  It&#8217;s not big  news out of Cedar Park, but the faithful will want to know as much information as they can as soon as possible, and BDH is happy to deliver.</p>
<p>More information regarding opponents and the full schedule will be released later this summer.  Here is the press release about the games that were announced:</p>
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<p><strong>Cedar Park, TX</strong> – The Texas Stars announced on Wednesday six guaranteed home dates for the upcoming 2011-12 season.</p>
<p>Opening Night for the Texas Stars at Cedar Park Center will be on Sunday, October 9th. In order to secure seats for Opening Night, as well as the five other promotional nights, fans are encouraged to purchase full season ticket plans or partial season ticket plans by calling 512-GO-STARS.</p>
<p>Along with Opening Night, the Stars also announced five additional guaranteed dates for their third season in the American Hockey League. The dates include the team’s second annual “Pink in the Rink” night on October 22nd. The team will wear “Pink in the Rink” themed jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness. For the third straight season, the Stars will host Military Appreciation Night. The team will don “Stars and Stripes” jerseys on November 12th. For the second straight year, “Sing for Santa” weekend returns on December 9th and 10th.</p>
<p><strong>Six Guaranteed Home Dates for the Texas Stars in 2011-12:</strong></p>
<p>Sunday, October 9th &#8211; Opening Night<br />
Saturday, October 22nd &#8211; Pink in the Rink &#8211; (Themed Jersey)<br />
Saturday, November 12th &#8211; Military Appreciation Night &#8211; (Stars and Stripes Themed Jersey)<br />
Friday, December 9th &#8211; Sing for Santa<br />
Saturday, December 10th &#8211; Sing for Santa<br />
Saturday, January 7th</p>
<p>Opponents and start times for these games will be announced when the complete 2011-12 American Hockey League schedule is released later this summer. All promotions are subject to change.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Stars name Glen Gulutzan head coach</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Park, TX – Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced on Friday that the club has hired Glen Gulutzan (pronounced Gull-it-zen) as the 21st head coach in franchise history. Gulutzan has signed a two-year contract with a club option for a third season. &#160; Gulutzan, 39, has served as head coach of the Texas Stars, Dallas’ primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL), for the past two seasons. He led the club to the AHL Playoffs in both campaigns and coached the Stars to the Calder Cup Finals in the franchise’s inaugural season of 2009-10. Gulutzan posted a cumulative 87-56-17 record (.597 points percentage) during the regular season and a 16-14 (.533 winning percentage) record during the playoffs with Texas. &#160; “I am very excited to hire Glen Gulutzan as head coach of the Dallas Stars,” Nieuwendyk said. “Glen is a young, exciting coach who we believe has a bright and long future in the National Hockey League. We were pleased with the leadership he brought our young players at the American League level and strongly believe his coaching strengths will transfer to the NHL. We feel he will bring energy and a winning attitude to our club. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Cedar Park, TX – Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced on Friday that the club has hired Glen Gulutzan (pronounced <em>Gull-it-zen</em>) as the 21<sup>st</sup> head coach in franchise history. Gulutzan has signed a two-year contract with a club option for a third season.</p>
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<p>Gulutzan, 39, has served as head coach of the Texas Stars, Dallas’ primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL), for the past two seasons. He led the club to the AHL Playoffs in both campaigns and coached the Stars to the Calder Cup Finals in the franchise’s inaugural season of 2009-10. Gulutzan posted a cumulative 87-56-17 record (.597 points percentage) during the regular season and a 16-14 (.533 winning percentage) record during the playoffs with Texas.</p>
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<p>“I am very excited to hire Glen Gulutzan as head coach of the Dallas Stars,” Nieuwendyk said. “Glen is a young, exciting coach who we believe has a bright and long future in the National Hockey League. We were pleased with the leadership he brought our young players at the American League level and strongly believe his coaching strengths will transfer to the NHL. We feel he will bring energy and a winning attitude to our club. I look forward to working with him as we plan for the future of the Dallas Stars.”</p>
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<p>The native of Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, served as general manager and head coach for the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL from 2003 to 2009. He compiled a record of 254-124-55 for a .650 winning percentage, including 100+ points in three consecutive seasons (2005-2008), a first for any team in the 21-year history of the ECHL. Gulutzan took the Wranglers to the Kelly Cup Finals in 2008 and to the Conference Finals in 2009.</p>
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<p>“I am thrilled to be the head coach of the Dallas Stars,” said Gulutzan. “Having worked with the organization over the last two seasons, I am very familiar with our personnel and that will be a big advantage for me. We are a young team with a strong nucleus and I’m very excited about what we can accomplish. I look forward to working with Joe Nieuwendyk and his entire staff to build a hockey club that will win and compete for Stanley Cups.”</p>
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<p>In 2005-06, Gulutzan was recognized as the ECHL Coach of the Year. He led Las Vegas to the playoffs in five of six seasons, including their expansion season (2003-04) when the team went 43-22-7 for 93 points. In addition, he was selected to coach in the ECHL All-Star Game three times. He led the Wranglers to the division crown in back-to-back seasons in 2006-07 and 2007-08. Gulutzan has missed the playoffs in only one season as a head coach and holds a perfect 5-0 record in game sevens in the playoffs.</p>
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<p>Before beginning his coaching career, Gulutzan played professionally in Europe for two seasons and joined Fresno of the West Coast Hockey League in 1996-97, setting a team record with 80 assists and 110 points in 60 games. He spent a total of six seasons with Fresno, including the last four as player-assistant coach from 1999-2003. Gulutzan also played in the International Hockey League with Utah and Las Vegas, as well as stints in Finland and Sweden.</p>
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<p>In 1996, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Saskatchewan. Gulutzan graduated with a major in Kinesiology and minor in Mathematics.</p>
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<p>Glen and his wife, Nicole, have four children &#8211; son, Landen, and daughters, Emma, Brielle and Grace.</p>
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<p><strong>GULUTZAN’S CAREER COACHING RECORD</strong></p>
<p><strong>REGULAR SEASON                                        PLAYOFFS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Season             Club                 League     Gms          W              L      T/OL                                     Gms             W                  L</strong></p>
<p>2003-04            Las Vegas      ECHL             72          43           22              7                                            5               2                 3</p>
<p>2004-05            Las Vegas      ECHL             72           31           33              8                                              Did Not Qualify</p>
<p>2005-06*          Las Vegas      ECHL             72           53           13              6                                         13               6                  7</p>
<p>2006-07            Las Vegas      ECHL             72          46           12           14                                         10               6                 4</p>
<p>2007-08            Las Vegas      ECHL             72          47           13           12                                         21             14                 7</p>
<p>2008-09            Las Vegas      ECHL             73          34           31              8                                         18               8               10</p>
<p>2009-10            Texas              AHL               80          46           27              7                                         24             14               10</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2010-11            Texas              AHL               80          41           29           10                                            6               2                 4</span></p>
<p>ECHL RECORD                   433         254         124           55    (.650 win%)              67             36               31</p>
<p>AHL RECORD                     161           87           56           17    (.593 win%)              30             16               14</p>
<p><strong>PRO TOTALS                      593         341         180           72    (.636 win%)             97             52               45</strong></p>
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<p>*John Brophy Award Winner (ECHL Coach of the Year)</p>
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<p>2011-12 season seat packages are on sale now. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit <a href="http://www.texasstarshockey.com/" target="_blank">www.TexasStarsHockey.com</a>. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets, suites, group tickets or mini-plans may call the Texas Stars front office.</p>
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		<title>Texas&#8217; season ends with 3-2 double OT loss in Milwaukee</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Milwaukee, WI – The Texas Stars (2-4) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (4-2) 3-2 in double overtime of Game 6 in the West Division Semifinal on Monday night in front of 3,339 fans at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee forward Mark Van Guilder ended a 2-2 tie at 10:42 of the second overtime, giving the Admirals the victory and helping them advance to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. The goal ended the longest game in Stars history at 90:42. Texas center Travis Morin sent the game to overtime, scoring at 7:14 of the third period to tie the game at two goals per side. Milwaukee goalie Jeremy Smith (4-2) stopped 52 shots, including 19 in the two overtimes, preserving the Game 6 win and the series. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (2-4) made 47 saves in the defeat. Stars forward Colton Sceviour also had a goal in the final game of the year. Milwaukee advances to the West Division Final to meet Houston in a best of seven series. Milwaukee netted the only goal of the first period, scoring at 4:20 of the opening frame. The Admirals crashed the Stars crease and put in their third try, as [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_3763" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Bartlett01-copy.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3763" title="Bartlett01 copy" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Bartlett01-copy-300x194.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="194" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Milwaukee Admirals forward Mike Bartlett drives to the Texas net in action from Monday night&#39;s West Divisional Semi-Finals Game 6.  The Admirals went on to win the game, 3-2, in double overtime, and win the series, 4-2. (Photo Credit: Scott Paulus)</p></div>
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<p><strong>Milwaukee, WI </strong>– The Texas Stars (2-4) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (4-2) 3-2 in double overtime of Game 6 in the West Division Semifinal on Monday night in front of 3,339 fans at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee forward Mark Van Guilder ended a 2-2 tie at 10:42 of the second overtime, giving the Admirals the victory and helping them advance to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. The goal ended the longest game in Stars history at 90:42. Texas center Travis Morin sent the game to overtime, scoring at 7:14 of the third period to tie the game at two goals per side. Milwaukee goalie Jeremy Smith (4-2) stopped 52 shots, including 19 in the two overtimes, preserving the Game 6 win and the series. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (2-4) made 47 saves in the defeat. Stars forward Colton Sceviour also had a goal in the final game of the year. Milwaukee advances to the West Division Final to meet Houston in a best of seven series.</p>
<p>Milwaukee netted the only goal of the first period, scoring at 4:20 of the opening frame. The Admirals crashed the Stars crease and put in their third try, as Mike Bartlett was credited with his first goal of the playoffs after a series of saves by Texas goalie Richard Bachman. Bartlett’s goal was set up by Kelsey Wilson and Andreas Thuresson, giving the Admirals a 1-0 lead.</p>
<p>Texas countered to tie the game in the second period at 4:41. The Stars worked the puck to the Milwaukee net and Jeremy Smith knocked down a Raymond Sawada shot. The rebound was put in by Colton Sceviour for the 1-1 score on the power play. Sceviour’s first goal of the playoffs was also set up by defenseman Dan Spang as the only goal of the middle frame.</p>
<p>The Admirals pushed ahead at 1:22 of the third period, capitalizing off a turnover in the Texas zone. Mike Bartlett found Andreas Thuresson in the high-slot for a one-timer that beat Bachman for the 2-1 Milwaukee lead. The Stars countered with a power-play goal at 7:14 of the final frame. Texas center Travis Morin found a rebound in the Milwaukee crease and lifted a backhander over the glove of Admirals’ goalie Jeremy Smith, tying the game 2-2. Morin’s third goal of the playoffs was set up by Sawada and Ondrej Roman, sending the game to overtime.</p>
<p>After a scoreless first overtime, Milwaukee clinched the series at 10:42, as forward Mark Van Guilder sent a rebound into the Texas net past goalie Richard Bachman for the 3-2 double-overtime victory. Ryan Thang and Brett Palin each had an assist on the series-clinching goal, ending the longest game in Texas history at 90:42 of play. The Stars outshot the Admirals 19-7 in the overtime periods.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>West Division semifinal (best of seven)</strong></span><br />
<strong> Texas and Milwaukee</strong></p>
<p>Game 1: Texas 2 at Milwaukee 5<br />
Game 2: Texas 3 at Milwaukee 1<br />
Game 3: Milwaukee 2 at Texas 3 OT<br />
Game 4: Milwaukee 3 at Texas 2<br />
Game 5: Milwaukee 2 at Texas 1 OT<br />
Game 6: Texas 2 at Milwaukee 3 (2 OT) (MIL wins series 4-2)</p>
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		<title>Milwaukee rallies for 2-1 win over Texas, takes 3-2 series lead</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Park, TX – The Texas Stars (2-3) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (3-2) 2-1 in overtime of Game 5 of the West Division Semifinal on Friday night in front of 6,126 fans at Cedar Park Center. Admirals forward Ryan Thang scored the game-winning goal with 3:31 left in overtime to give Milwaukee a 3-2 series lead. Left wing Gabriel Bourque scored the game-tying goal with five seconds remaining in regulation to force the extra session. Right wing Ray Sawada notched the lone goal for Texas while defenseman Philip Larsen and center Aaron Gagnon each tallied a point on the play. Milwaukee goalie Jeremy Smith (3-2) stopped 40 shots as the Stars outshot the Admirals 41 to 38. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (2-3) made 36 saves in the overtime loss. The series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 6 this Monday at 7:00 PM. Texas grabbed an early lead at 10:20 of the first period as right wing Ray Sawada scored on the power play. Defensemen Philip Larsen and center Aaron Gagnon each helped set up the goal for the 1-0 tally. The Admirals tied the game 1-1 with under ten seconds remaining in regulation after pulling the goalie for [...]]]></description>
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<p>Cedar Park, TX</strong> – The Texas Stars (2-3) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (3-2) 2-1 in overtime of Game 5 of the West Division Semifinal on Friday night in front of 6,126 fans at Cedar Park Center.</p>
<p>Admirals forward Ryan Thang scored the game-winning goal with 3:31 left in overtime to give Milwaukee a 3-2 series lead. Left wing Gabriel Bourque scored the game-tying goal with five seconds remaining in regulation to force the extra session. Right wing Ray Sawada notched the lone goal for Texas while defenseman Philip Larsen and center Aaron Gagnon each tallied a point on the play.</p>
<p>Milwaukee goalie Jeremy Smith (3-2) stopped 40 shots as the Stars outshot the Admirals 41 to 38. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (2-3) made 36 saves in the overtime loss. The series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 6 this Monday at 7:00 PM.</p>
<p>Texas grabbed an early lead at 10:20 of the first period as right wing Ray Sawada scored on the power play. Defensemen Philip Larsen and center Aaron Gagnon each helped set up the goal for the 1-0 tally.</p>
<p>The Admirals tied the game 1-1 with under ten seconds remaining in regulation after pulling the goalie for the extra skater. Forward Gabriel Bourque tipped a loose puck in the Texas crease to tie the game with five seconds left in regulation and force overtime. Right wing Chris Mueller and center Steve Begin each provided an assist at 19:55.</p>
<p>Milwaukee forward Ryan Thang pushed the Admirals past the Stars with 3:31 remaining in overtime, beating goalie Richard Bachman with a slapshot from the right wing. Forward Mark Van Guilder had the lone assist to secure the 2-1 victory and 3-2 series lead.</p>
<p>The best of seven series shifts to Milwaukee Monday, April 25th at 7:00 PM. There will be a watch party at Cedar Park Center with doors opening at 6:30 PM. If needed, the series will finish at the Bradley Center for Game 7 on Tuesday, April 26th.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>West Division semifinal (best of seven)</strong></span><br />
<strong>Texas and Milwaukee</strong><br />
Game 1: Texas 2 at Milwaukee 5<br />
Game 2: Texas 3 at Milwaukee 1<br />
Game 3: Milwaukee 2 at Texas 3 OT<br />
Game 4: Milwaukee 3 at Texas 2<br />
Game 5: Milwaukee 2 at Texas 1 OT (MIL leads series 3-2)<br />
Game 6: Texas at Milwaukee on Monday, April 25 at 7:00 PM<br />
Game 7: Texas at Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 PM –X<br />
X – If Necessary</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Park, TX – The Texas Stars (2-2) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (2-2) 3-2 in Game 4 of the West Division Semifinal on Wednesday night in front 5,323 fans at Cedar Park Center. Admirals forward Mark Van Guilder scored the game-winning goal at 3:13 of the third period and Milwaukee held off Texas to tie the series 2-2. Stars forwards Scott Glennie and Greg Rallo each tallied a goal in the one-goal defeat. Forwards Gabriel Bourque and Taylor Beck each scored a power-play goal for the Admirals. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (2-2) saved 20 shots in the loss. Milwaukee goalie Jeremy Smith (2-2) stopped 30 of the 32 shots for the win. With the win, Milwaukee guaranteed game 6 will be played at the Bradley Center. The series remains at Cedar Park Center for Game 5 at 7:30 PM on Friday. The Admirals took a late first-period lead with a goal from left wing Gabriel Bourque on the power play. Defenseman Roman Josi and right wing Chris Mueller both had assists at 14:03 for a 1-0 tally. Josi found Bourque in front of the Texas net for his fourth goal of the playoffs. After an initial save from [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_3735" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HKA_8570.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3735" title="HKA_8570" src="http://www.bigdhockey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HKA_8570-300x213.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Texas Stars center Aaron Gagnon makes a play in Wednesday night&#39;s West Division Semi-Final Game 4. The Milwaukee Admirals won the game, 3-1, to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2. (Photo Credit: Ron Byrd)</p></div>
<p>Cedar Park, TX</strong> – The Texas Stars (2-2) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (2-2) 3-2 in Game 4 of the West Division Semifinal on Wednesday night in front 5,323 fans at Cedar Park Center. Admirals forward Mark Van Guilder scored the game-winning goal at 3:13 of the third period and Milwaukee held off Texas to tie the series 2-2. Stars forwards Scott Glennie and Greg Rallo each tallied a goal in the one-goal defeat. Forwards Gabriel Bourque and Taylor Beck each scored a power-play goal for the Admirals. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (2-2) saved 20 shots in the loss. Milwaukee goalie Jeremy Smith (2-2) stopped 30 of the 32 shots for the win. With the win, Milwaukee guaranteed game 6 will be played at the Bradley Center. The series remains at Cedar Park Center for Game 5 at 7:30 PM on Friday.</p>
<p>The Admirals took a late first-period lead with a goal from left wing Gabriel Bourque on the power play. Defenseman Roman Josi and right wing Chris Mueller both had assists at 14:03 for a 1-0 tally.  Josi found Bourque in front of the Texas net for his fourth goal of the playoffs.</p>
<p>After an initial save from goalie Jeremy Smith, Texas forward Scott Glennie tied the game up with a goal at 6:25. Forward Cody Chupp and defenseman Matt Stephenson each tallied an assist for a 1-1 score. The goal was the first of his pro career for the rookie, who was selected by the Dallas Stars eighth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Milwaukee responded at 12:47 on the power play with a goal from right wing Taylor Beck. Mueller and defenseman Grant Lewis each helped to end the second period 2-1 Admirals. Lewis found Beck on the back-door play for his first Calder Cup Playoff goal.</p>
<p>Milwaukee extended its lead at 3:13 of the third with forward Mark Van Guilder slipping the puck past Bachman off a rebound. Forward Ryan Thang assisted on Van Guilder’s first of the postseason for the 3-1 lead. The Stars answered back at 8:45 with a five-on-three, power-play goal from right wing Greg Rallo. Center Aaron Gagnon and defenseman Dan Spang each picked up an assist on the final goal of the night. Rallo’s first of the playoffs pulled the Stars within a goal at 3-2.</p>
<p>The Texas Stars host Game 5 on Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM at Cedar Park. Friday is a 3-2-1 night, with $3.00 domestic drafts, $2.00 sodas and $1.00 hot dogs. The best of seven series shifts to Milwaukee Monday, April 25th at 7:00 PM. If needed, the series will finish at the Bradley Center for Game 7 on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Fans looking for tickets to see the Stars defend their Western Conference crown may call 512 GO-STARS to purchase a playoff strip, which includes tickets for every Texas Stars playoff home game at Cedar Park Center.  Fans looking to purchase individual game tickets may do so online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling TicketMaster at (800) 745-3000.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>West Division semifinal (best of seven)</strong></span><br />
<strong>Texas and Milwaukee</strong></p>
<p>Game 1: Texas 2 at Milwaukee 5<br />
Game 2: Texas 3 at Milwaukee 1<br />
Game 3: Milwaukee 2 at Texas 3 OT<br />
Game 4: Milwaukee 3 at Texas 2 (Series tied 2-2)<br />
Game 5: Milwaukee at Texas on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 PM<br />
Game 6: Texas at Milwaukee on Monday, April 25 at 7:00 PM<br />
Game 7: Texas at Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 PM –X</p>
<p>X – If Necessary</p>
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<p>West Division Semi-Finals Game Four Gallery by Ron Byrd:</p>

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