AHL Texas Stars

Hogs Squeal Past Stars 3-1

Published on January 14, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release


Rockford, IL - The Texas Stars (22-14-2-2, 48 points) were defeated by the Rockford IceHogs (17-16-1-4, 39 points) 3-1 on Friday night at the Rockford Metro Centre. Rockford rookie Jeremy Morin scored 2:47 into the third period and forward Ryan Potulny added an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the Hogs second straight win over Texas. Rockford goalie Hannu Toivonen (8-7-3) made 29 saves for the win, while Texas goalie Richard Bachman (14-8-2) stopped 30 of 32 Rockford shots in the loss. Texas right wing Colton Sceviour had the lone Stars goal, as the team dropped to 11-7-0-1 on the road this season. Texas will conclude a three-game road swing in Peoria on Saturday at 7:05 PM.

After a scoreless first period, Rockford opened the scoring 2:10 into the second period. Rookie forward Kyle Beach snapped a wrist shot from the right-wing circle, beating Texas goalie Richard Bachman for his eighth goal of the year. Left wing Rob Klinkhammer set up the play for the 1-0 Rockford lead.

In the third period, the Stars crept back into the game at 1:38 of the final frame. Right wing Colton Sceviour scored off a rebound, putting in his eighth goal of the year for the 1-1 score. Forward Greg Rallo and defenseman Maxime Fortunus each had an assist on the Stars goal. The IceHogs moved back in front 49-seconds later after Jeremy Morin scored his eighth goal of the year for a 2-1 Rockford lead. Morin finished off a cross-ice feed from Mathis Olimb to move the Hogs ahead of Texas at 2:47. Ryan Potulny scored his tenth goal of the year, an empty-net tally at 19:25 for the 3-1 final.

The Texas Stars conclude a three-game road trip Saturday, January 15th in Peoria at 7:05 PM. The Stars return home on Tuesday, January 18th at 7:30 PM to take on the Grand Rapids Griffins. Every Tuesday, fans may bring any HEB store brand food product to receive $5 off their ticket price. Every Tuesday game is also 3-2-1 night with $3 domestic drafts, $2 sodas, and $1 hot dogs.

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). Pro-rated season ticket packages to see the Stars play at the Cedar Park Center 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.

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