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Stars Slip Past Admirals 3-2 In A Shootout

March 31, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release


Milwaukee, WI - The Texas Stars (44-24-3-4, 95 Points) defeated the Milwaukee Admirals (38-28-1-7, 84 Points) 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday night in front of 3,481 fans at the Bradley Center. Texas center Aaron Gagnon scored twice in regulation and the Stars tallied on three of five shootout attempts for the victory. Texas goalie Matt Climie (21-16-3) stopped 27 Admirals shots in regulation and three of five in the shootout to preserve the win. Texas is now 22-13-2-2 on the road after finishing 6-1-0-0 on its seven-game road trip. The Stars have posted victories in 13 of the last 16 games and eight of their last nine. Texas returns home to host San Antonio on Friday at 7:30 PM at Cedar Park Center.

The Stars struck for the first goal of the night and the only tally of the first period. Forwards Colton Sceviour and Luke Gazdic pressed the Milwaukee defense, creating an Admirals' turnover. Center Aaron Gagnon picked up the puck and quickly fired a shot past goalie Chet Pickard for his team-leading 25th marker of the season and a 1-0 Texas lead at 6:39.

In the second period, the Admirals tied the game 1-1 just 4:42 into the middle frame. Forward Dave Scatchard poked the puck to center ice and scooped it up for a breakaway. Scatchard moved in alone on Matt Climie and snapped a wrist shot past the Stars netminder for a shorthanded tally, his 15th goal of the year. The Admirals moved in front of Texas, taking a 2-1 lead at 14:55. Leading scorer Mike Santorelli made a cross-ice pass to Jonathan Blum. The Admirals defenseman beat Matt Climie with a wrist shot for his 11th goal of the year and a one-goal Milwaukee lead.

In the third period, defenseman Garrett Stafford found Aaron Gagnon on the left-wing boards through center ice. The Stars leading scorer carried the puck into the Milwaukee zone and snuck a backhand shot past Milwaukee goalie Chet Pickard for his 26th goal of the year and a 2-2 game at 13:09 of the third period.

The two teams would skate to a scoreless overtime and head into a shootout tied 2-2. Texas forwards Colton Sceviour, Travis Morin and Gagnon each netted goals in the shootout. Milwaukee's Mike Santorelli and Alexander Sulzer scored in the shootout. Texas goalie Matt Climie stopped three of five, improving to 3-3 in shootouts this season. Chet Pickard stopped two of five, falling to 2-3 in shootouts.

Texas returns home for the State Farm Lone Star Face-off at Cedar Park Center, starting on Friday, April 2nd as the Stars take on the San Antonio Rampage at 7:30 PM. The first 3,000 fans will receive a Texas Stars puck, compliments of Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Also on Friday, Cedar Park Center will provide $2.00 domestic drafts and $1.00 hot dogs. The State Farm Lone Star Face-off continues on Saturday, April 3rd when the Stars host the Houston Aeros at 7:00 PM. The first 2,000 fans receive a Texas Stars camouflage hat. Also, fans may purchase the State Farm Lone Family Four Pack, which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for $44.

State Farm and the Texas Stars will televise the State Farm Lone Star Face-off on Saturday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM on FSN Southwest. All games can be heard on the Stars flagship station ESPNAustin 104.9 FM "The Horn" or ESPNAustin 1530-AM.

To purchase a Calder Cup playoff package, which offers fans the same seat for all 16 possible home games, fans may call 512-GO-STARS. To rent a suite for a home playoff game or book a group, those interested may call 512-GO-STARS. Individual tickets for playoff games at Cedar Park Center also can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, visiting any Ticketmaster outlet or the Cedar Park Center box office, or online at ticketmaster.com.

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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