Near Capacity Crowd Sees Milwaukee Shut Down Texas For 2-0 Win
Published on November 27, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
Cedar Park, TX - The Texas Stars (15-5-2-2, 34 points) were defeated by the Milwaukee Admirals (10-6-1-3, 24 points) on Friday night in front of 6,422 fans at Cedar Park Center. Milwaukee rookie goalie Chet Pickard (5-1-2) made 31 saves for his first professional shutout. Texas goalie Matt Climie (5-3-4) stopped 31 Admirals shots in the defeat. Admirals forward Hugh Jessiman broke a scoreless tie with 2:13 to go in the second period, giving Milwaukee the eventual game-winning goal. The Texas Stars will travel to Milwaukee on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 pm.
After a scoreless first period, Milwaukee claimed a 1-0 lead late in the second period. Forward Hugh Jessiman stickhandled his way deep into the Texas zone and worked a backhand shot past Texas goalie Matt Climie for the 1-0 Admirals lead. Jessiman scored his fourth goal of the season with 2:13 left in the second period.
In the third period, Milwaukee forward Wacey Rabbit scored his second goal of the year at 7:17. Admirals' winger Chris Mueller set up Rabbit near the Texas crease for 2-0 score.
After a three-game road trip, the Stars will begin a four-game home stand on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 pm against the Peoria Rivermen. Cedar Park Center will provide $2.00 domestic drafts and $1.00 hot dogs for the game against Peoria. Texas will host Rockford on Friday, December 11th at 7:30 pm, and then again on Saturday, December 12th at 7:00 pm. Friday, Cedar Park Center will host Hockey Puck Night and provide $2.00 domestic drafts and $1.00 hot dogs. The first 3,000 fans to arrive will receive an inaugural season hockey puck. On Saturday night, State Farm will provide its Family 4-Pack which includes four tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 soft drinks for $44.00. The first 2,000 fans to arrive at Cedar Park Center will receive a Texas Stars winter hat.
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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