Stars Get Boost From Healthy Goalie

November 5, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release


THE STARS TELESCOPE - A LOOK AHEAD

Tue, Nov 6 STARS vs Peoria Rivermen

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA

7:07 p.m. CST

Broadcasts: Jim Erickson online and on B2 Video at iowastarshockey.com; inarena

broadcast on 104.7 FM

The Stars return to action after having the weekend off as they host the Rivermen for

the first time this season. The Stars and Rivermen kicked-off their 10-game season

series on Friday, October 26 in Peoria. That night, the Stars mounted a two-goal third

period comeback and shootout win to improve their all-time record versus the Rivermen

to 10-9-0-2. The Stars' all-time record with the Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena stands

at 4-5-0-1. Last season, the Stars were 4-6-0-0 against the Rivermen, 2-3-0-0 at Wells

Fargo Arena. The Rivermen are the primary affiliate of the St. Louis Blues and are 5-3-

0-1 entering the week.

Fri, Nov 9 STARS at Peoria Rivermen

Carver Arena, Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL

7:00 p.m. CST

Broadcasts: Jim Erickson online and on B2 Video at iowastarshockey.com

The Stars and Rivermen play for the second time this week and for the second time this

season in Peoria. After their shootout win on October 26, the Stars own a 6-4-0-1

mark all-time at Carver Arena.

Sat, Nov 10 STARS vs San Antonio Rampage

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA

7:07 p.m. CST

Broadcasts: Jim Erickson online and on B2 Video at iowastarshockey.com; inarena

broadcast on 104.7 FM

San Antonio enters this week atop the West Division standings at 8-3-0-2 and has a

three-point advantage over the Chicago Wolves, who are 7-0-1-0 and have played five

fewer games than the Rampage. The Rampage have taken each of the two previous

meetings so far this season with the Stars, a 7-1 season opening win in San Antonio on

October 6 and a 4-1 victory at WFA on October 23. The Stars have the edge in the alltime

series with the Rampage at 13-8-0-1 and are 5-6-0-0 at home when facing them.

STARS RECAP

Tuesday, October 30

Stars 1 Milwaukee 0 at Wells Fargo Arena

Stars goalie Tobias Stephan made 29 saves to register his second career shutout and help guide his team to a 1-0 win over the Admirals. The win snapped a four game home losing skid for the Stars and also was the team's first shutout since April 1, 2007. The only goal the Stars would need was scored by Janos Vas on a pass from an attacking Konstantin Pushkarev at 4:16 of the third period. It was Vas' third score of the season and, in addition, ended the Admirals' streak of shutout hockey that stretched over 168 minutes. The Admirals outshot the Stars 29-18 for the game. Both teams were 0-2 on the power play. Stephan made several key saves while also receiving help from his teammates who cleared the puck from danger when needed all game long. Stephan's other Stars shutout came on November 4 of last season, a 3-0 win at Omaha.

IN THE COMMUNITY: Out and Around Des Moines & Neighboring Communities

STARS PROMOTIONS/APPEARANCES:

⇒ Saturday, Nov. 10- Stars players will be appearing at the Science Center of Iowa for a "Science of Sports" Exhibit.

⇒ Sunday, Nov. 11 - Iowa Stars Defenseman Mario Scalzo turns 23! Happy Birthday!

⇒ Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Drake University, Stargazing with the Stars. Join the Iowa Stars at Drake University Observatory!

⇒ Thursday, Nov.15 - Shooter and Stars players will visit the Newton Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

If any member of the media is interested in speaking with Stars players or members of the coaching staff, please contact Jill McMillan at

515-564-8708.

Leaders

Goals: 5 - Marty Sertich

Assists: 9 - Toby Petersen

Points: 13 - Toby Peterson

PIM'S: 29 - Crombeen

+/-: +4 - Chris Conner

Upcoming Games

- Tue., Nov. 6; 7:07 PM

Iowa Stars Vs. Peoria Rivermen

Wells Fargo Arena

- Fri., Nov. 9; 7:00 PM

Iowa Stars @ Peoria Rivermen

Peoria Civic Center

- Sat., Nov. 10; 7:07 PM

Iowa Stars Vs. San Antonio Rampage

Wells Fargo Arena

- Tue., Nov. 13; 7:07 PM

Iowa Stars Vs. San Antonio Rampage

Wells Fargo Arena

*All Times are CDT



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