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March 24, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release


THE STARS TELESCOPE - A LOOK AHEAD

Friday, March 28

Stars vs. Quad City Flames 7:07 pm CDT

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA

Broadcasts: Jim Erickson online and on B2 Video at iowastarshockey.com and in-arena on 104.7 FM.

The Stars begin the final 10 games of the season, not to mention a three-game weekend, with their 9th face-to-face with the Quad City Flames. The Stars are returning home following a pair of losses at Milwaukee and Peoria this weekend. The two losses give the Stars a three- game losing streak and put them two games below .500 at 31-33-4-2. The Stars and Flames split a pair of games two weekends ago as each team won on the other's ice. After the Stars defeated the Flames 4-1 on Friday, Mar. 14 in Moline, IL, the Flames followed with a 5-2 win the following night in Des Moines and went on to win their next three, all on the road. Their four-game win streak came to an end last Saturday night in a 2-1 loss to Lake Erie. Entering the week, both teams are on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff race. The Stars are 13 points out of the final playoff spot, while the Flames are six. The Stars are 2-4-0-2 when paired against the Flames this season, 1-2-0-1 at Wells Fargo Arena. After Friday's game, the Stars and Flames will play each other three more times before the end of the regular season.

Saturday, March 29

Stars vs. Rockford IceHogs 7:07 pm CDT

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA

Broadcasts: Jim Erickson online and on B2 Video at iowastarshockey.com and in-arena on 104.7 FM.

The Stars and IceHogs face off in the first of a home-and-home series with the teams traveling to Rockford for a 4:05 game on Sunday. The Stars and IceHogs have met five times so far this season with the Stars owning a 1-3-1-0 head-to-head record, 0-3-0-0 at home. The last time these clubs hit the ice against each other on Mar. 9 in Rockford, the Stars rallied in the third period before the IceHogs claimed a 4-3 overtime victory. Rockford has not played at Wells Fargo Arena since their 4-2 win on Jan. 19. The IceHogs come into the week having split their last 10 games (5-5-0-0) and in second in the West Division with 84 points, 14 points back of Chicago and two points ahead of San Antonio.

Sunday, March 30

Stars at Rockford IceHogs 4:05 pm CDT

Rockford MetroCentre, Rockford, IL

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

The Stars close out their three-game weekend at the Rockford MetroCentre where they are 1-0-1-0 so far this season.

STARS RECAP

Friday, March 21

Stars 2 @ Milwaukee 5

The Milwaukee Admirals scored four first period goals and rode that momentum to a 5-2 win over the Iowa Stars Friday night at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Five different Admirals scored as they closed out the season series with the Stars with a 5-2-1-0 record and, in the process, won their seventh consecutive game. James Neal and Konstantin Pushkarev scored the goals for the Stars. Neal's goal was his 14th of the season and his ninth in the last 17 games. Pushkarev's was number 13 on the season for him. It also extended his point streak to a now team record nine games, breaking Loui Eriksson's 8-game streak from late in the 2005-06 season. Tobias Stephan took the loss in the net for the Stars with 31 saves. The Admirals out shot the Stars 15-7 in the first period and 36-25 on the night.

Saturday, March 22

Stars 2 @ Peoria 6

The Peoria Rivermen scored three first period goals on their way to building a 5-0 lead in a 6-2 win over the Iowa Stars in Peoria Saturday night. The loss was the first for the Stars this season in Peoria after three wins. The Stars, who have dropped their last three, return home to host the Quad City Flames Friday night at 7:07 at Wells Fargo Arena. B.J. Crombeen scored both of the Stars' goals, his 13th and 14th, in the third period. Matt Climie made his pro debut in net for the Stars after signing an amateur contract earlier this week and took the loss, seeing 41 shots. The Rivermen finished with the shots advantage 41-26 meaning that the Stars have been outshot 143-90 over the past four games. Konstantin Pushkarev also had his franchise record nine-game scoring streak snapped in the game.

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

STARS PROMOTIONS/APPEARANCES:

 Monday, March 24 - Stars Power Play at Scooter and Babs 7-8 pm on Praise 940. Trevor Byrne and Brett Westgarth will be the guests.

 Wednesday, March 26 - Stars players visit Anderson Elementary in Bondurant

 Thursday, March 27 - Stars players visit Windsor Elementary in Windsor Heights

 Monday, March 31 - Stars Power Play at Scooter and Babs 7-8 pm on 1350 KRNT.  Monday, March 31 - Stars players will be at the Grand Opening of ASPEN fitness center from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

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