AHL Texas Stars

Stars And Bears To Meet In Hershey

Published on June 4, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release


The Texas Stars defeated the Hershey Bears 2-1 on Thursday night in front of 10,013 fans at the Giant Center in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals. Left wing Scott McCulloch scored 2:10 into the third period to give Texas the lead and the Stars held on to win the first game of the series. Texas goalie Matt Climie (6-3) made 26 saves, handing Hershey its first loss at home in the playoffs (8-1) and the first loss at the Giant Center since March 21st. Right wing Greg Rallo also scored, as Texas improved to 7-4 on the road in the playoffs. Hershey goalie Michael Neuvirth (10-3) stopped 24 Texas shots in the loss. Bears forward Francois Bouchard scored the lone Hershey goal. Texas will remain in Hershey for Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals on Saturday night at 6:00 pm (CT).

SERIES SUBPLOTS.......

- The team that captures Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals has gone on to win the championship 54 of 73 times (74.0%) throughout AHL history. Hershey lost Game 1 of the Finals in 2006, than came back to beat Milwaukee in six games for the Calder Cup.

- The team that takes a 1-0 series lead has won the Calder Cup 56 of 73 times (76.7%)

- The team that takes a 2-0 series lead has won the Calder Cup 39 of 41 times (95.1%)

Calder Cup Finals Schedule (best of seven)

Game 1 - Texas 2 at Hershey 1 (TEX leads series 1-0)

Game 2 - Sat., June 5 - Texas at Hershey, 6:00 pm

Game 3 - Mon., June 7 - Hershey at Texas, 7:30 pm

Game 4 - Wed., June 9 - Hershey at Texas, 7:30 pm

*Game 5 - Fri., June 11 - Hershey at Texas, 7:30 pm

*Game 6 - Mon., June 14 - Texas at Hershey, 6:00 pm

*Game 7 - Wed., June 16 - Texas at Hershey, 6:00 pm

*if necessary... All times Central

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