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Griffins End Stars Streak, Beat Teaxs 4-1

November 20, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release


Grand Rapids, MI - The Texas Stars (13-3-2-2, 30 points) were defeated by the Grand Rapids Griffins (11-5-0-0, 22 points) 4-1 on Friday night in front of 7,087 fans at the Van Andel Arena. Four different Griffins scored in the victory, ending the Stars streak of 12 games without a regulation loss. Texas center Colton Sceviour scored the lone goal in the loss, as Texas dropped its' second game in regulation in the last 19. Stars goalie Matt Climie (4-2-4) suffered the defeat, finishing with 32 saves. Grand Rapids goalie Daniel Larsson (6-2-0) picked up the win, stopping 24 of 25 Texas shots. Texas will play the fourth game of five straight on the road, Saturday night in Rockford at 7:05 pm.

After a scoreless first period, the two teams combined to score four goals in the second period. The Griffins started the scoring just 1:53 into the middle frame. Forward Jan Mursak tipped a slapshot past Texas goalie Matt Climie for his fifth goal of the year and a 1-0 Grand Rapids lead. The Stars countered to tie the game at 6:37 with a power-play goal by Colton Sceviour. Defenseman Andrew Hutchinson found Sceviour in the left-wing circle, who beat Griffins goalie Daniel Larsson for his third goal of the season and a 1-1 tie. The Griffins stormed back with a pair of goals before the end of the period to take a 3-1 lead. Forward Patrick Rissmiller played the puck off a Texas defender and into the Stars net for his fourth goal of the year and a 2-1 Griffins lead at 9:24. Grand Rapids made it a two-goal game at 12:29. Griffins leading scorer, Kris Newbury scored off a rebound in the Texas crease, giving Grand Rapids a 3-1 lead after two periods of play.

Grand Rapids defenseman Jakub Kindl added a late goal with 3:32 remaining in the third period to make it 4-1 Griffins.

Texas continues a five-game road swing Saturday, November 21st at Rockford at 7:05 pm. Texas will return home to host the Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday, November, 25th at 7:30 and then again on Friday, November, 27th at 7:30 pm. Cedar Park Center will host College Discount Night, providing $2.00 domestic drafts and $1.00 hot dogs. Fans who present a college ID will receive a discount for either game. On Friday, the first 3,000 fans will receive a Texas Stars t-shirt.

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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