AHL Texas Stars

Dallas Stars Recall Goaltender Matt Climie

Published on October 30, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release


Cedar Park, TX - The Dallas Stars announced Friday that the club has recalled goaltender Matt Climie on emergency conditions from the Texas Stars - Dallas' primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). Dallas goaltender Marty Turco has flu-like symptoms and is not available for tonight's game against Florida -- a step being taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard Turco's welfare and that of the team. The Texas Stars announced Friday the team has signed goalie Charlie Effinger.

Climie, 26, has appeared in five games for Texas, going 2-1-2 with a goals-against-average (GAA) of 1.35 and a save percentage of.954. He stopped all 25 shots he faced on Oct. 15 vs. Grand Rapids, earning the first shutout in Texas Stars history and his first at the AHL level. Climie made his NHL debut at the end of last season, appearing in three games for Dallas with a record of 2-1-0 and a 2.92 GAA.

Effinger, 23, has played three games for the Allen Americans of the Central Hockey League (CHL) this season. Effinger posted a 3-0-0 mark with a 1.67 GAA, a shutout and a.946 save percentage for the undefeated Americans. The Belleville, IL native split last season between the ECHL's Trenton Titans and Gwinnett Gladiators, going 9-10-2. Effinger was undrafted out of Miami University (OH), playing for the Redhawks from 2004-08.

Texas will travel to San Antonio on Friday, October 30th. The Stars return home Saturday, October 31st to host the Chicago Wolves at 7:00 pm. On Saturday, the Cedar Park Center is providing an All-You-Can-Eat special for $20.00, including a hockey ticket, hot dogs, nachos, peanuts and soft drinks. The Texas Stars will have its first Autograph Night on Sunday, November 1st when they take on the Houston Aeros at 5:00 pm. The first 2,000 fans will receive a team poster.

Tickets for any of the Stars 40 regular season home games at Cedar Park Center are on sale, starting as low as $9.00 a seat. Individual game tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, by going online at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting any local Ticketmaster outlet.

Season ticket packages to see the Stars play their Inaugural season at the Cedar Park Center are on sale now, starting as low as $12.00 a seat. 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.

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