Texas Sends Neal To Idaho, Releases Straub
Published on October 12, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
Cedar Park, TX - The Texas Stars announced Monday that left wing Michael Neal has been reassigned by the Dallas Stars to the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL). Texas also announced the team has released defenseman Brandon Straub.
The 20-year old Neal played in three games for Texas, going scoreless with a -2 rating. Neal was drafted by Dallas in the fifth round (#149 overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The Whitby, ON native is the younger brother of current Dallas Stars forward James Neal.
Texas returns home to host the Grand Rapids Griffins at Cedar Park Center on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm. October 15th will be "Thirsty Thursday", where Stars fans may purchase $2.00 domestic drafts and $1.00 hot dogs. The Stars will play in Houston again on Saturday, October 17th at 7:35 pm. Texas will begin a three-game home stand on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:30 pm against the Lake Erie Monsters.
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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