Texas Falls 5-1 in San Antonio
January 7, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
San Antonio, TX - The Texas Stars (21-12-2-2, 46 points) were defeated by the San Antonio Rampage (24-13-1-0, 49 points) 5-1 on Friday night in front of 7, 701 fans at AT&T Center. After Texas claimed a 1-0 lead, the Rampage scored the next five to end a four-game winless skid (0-4-0-0). Former Texas goalie Matt Climie (15-7-0) made 26 saves in net for the Rampage win. Texas goalie Richard Bachman (13-6-2) suffered the loss with 18 saves. Stars forward Fabian Brunnstrom scored the lone Texas goal in the first period. The Stars return home on Saturday to face the Lake Erie Monsters at 7:00 PM.
Texas gained an early lead 4:10 into the first period after left wing Fabian Brunnstrom beat Rampage goalie Matt Climie with a slapshot. Brunnstrom's ninth goal of the year gave the Stars a 1-0 lead. San Antonio countered with a power-play goal at 16:33. Andrew Ebbett's eighth goal of the season tied the game 1-1.
Rampage right wing Matt Watkins pushed San Antonio in front 2-1 with a wraparound goal 1:44 into the second period. He was set up by defensemen Maxim Goncharov and Nolan Yonkman. San Antonio notched another goal 1:20 later by center Tyler Mosienko. Right wing Matt Pope and Yonkman each provided an assist for the 3-1 lead at 3:04.
Midway through the third, San Antonio defenseman and former Texas Star Garrett Stafford made it 4-1 at 10:06. San Antonio left wing Mikkel Boedker notched his ninth goal of the season at 12: 41 of the third for the 5-1 final.
The Stars return home to take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday, January 8th at 7:00 PM. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Texas Stars car window decal. Every Saturday, fans may purchase the State Farm Family Four Pack consisting of 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for $44. Texas travels to Chicago to face the Wolves on Tuesday, January 12th at 11:00 AM.
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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