Stars Fall to Heat 5-3
March 2, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
Cedar Park, TX - The Texas Stars (32-21-4-5, 73 points) were defeated by the Abbotsford Heat (29-24-3-5, 66 points) 5-3 on Tuesday night in front of 5,878 fans at Cedar Park Center. Heat forwards Logan MacMillan and Ales Kotalik each had a multi-point night to lead Abbotsford to a road win. Goalie Leland Irving (25-19-2) stopped 25 shots pushing Abbotsford road record to 13-12-1-3. Stars center Aaron Gagnon had a multi-point night with two assists. Texas skaters Greg Rallo, Francis Wathier and Brad Lukowich each scored in the defeat. Defensemen T.J. Brodie and Chris Breen both tallied two assists to help the Heat. The Stars host the San Antonio Rampage at 7:30 PM on Friday at Cedar Park Center.
Abbotsford opened up the first-period scoring at 8:15 with a goal by left wing Stefan Meyer. The Heat extended its lead to 2-0 with a goal by left wing Cam Cunning at 9:35. Abbotsford stretched the lead to 3-0 at 13:36 with a goal by right wing Ales Kotalik. Texas responded with 5:44 remaining in the first as right wing Greg Rallo rocketed a shot past Irving to make it 3-1 and secure his 19th goal of the season. Just 14 seconds later, Texas defenseman Brad Lukowich made it 3-2 on the power play with assists from forwards Aaron Gagnon and Colton Sceviour.
The Heat continued the scoring into the second period with a goal by left wing Logan MacMillan at 6:58. Texas replied at 12:18 as left wing Francis Wathier scored off a rebound. Center Aaron Gagnon led the charge, receiving an assist on the play to end the second period 4-3 Abbotsford.
Abbotsford right wing Ales Kotalik scored an empty-net goal with 23 seconds remaining in the third period, giving the Heat a 5-3 victory.
Texas hosts the San Antonio Rampage on Friday at 7:30 PM. Friday is a 3-2-1 Night, where fans may purchase $3.00 domestic drafts, $2.00 soft drinks and $1.00 hot dogs. The Stars take on the Houston Aeros on Saturday at 7:00 PM. Saturday is Military Appreciation Night and the first 2,500 fans will receive a Texas Stars camouflage hat, sponsored by SportClips. The Stars will also wear military themed jerseys to be auctioned off after the game with proceeds benefiting the Cedar Park Veterans Memorial. Fans may also purchase the State Farm Family Four Pack consisting of four tickets, four sodas and four hot dogs for $44.
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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