AHL Texas Stars

Texas Stars Playoff Update #19

Published on May 2, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release


TEXAS PLAYS GAME 2 IN CHICAGO TODAY AT 3:00 PM

After collecting a 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 of the West Division Finals on Friday, Texas bids for a 2-0 series lead over Chicago when the teams meet for Game 2 this afternoon... Both teams scored a goal in each regulation period before Stars defenseman Garrett Stafford blasted home a power-play goal at 2:22 of overtime for his second goal of the postseason. Rookie Jamie Benn, who notched a goal just 16 seconds into the third period, picked up an assist on the game-winner and now has a team-leading four goals and eight points in the playoffs for Texas.

West Division Finals Schedule (best of seven)

Game 1 - Texas 4 at Chicago 3 (OT) (TEX leads series 1-0)

Game 2 - Sun., May 2 - Texas at Chicago, 3:00 p.m.

Game 3 - Tue., May 4 - Chicago at Texas, 7:30 p.m.

Game 4 - Wed., May 5 - Chicago at Texas, 7:30 p.m.

Game 5 - Fri., May 7 - Chicago at Texas, 7:30 p.m. - X

Game 6 - Sun., May 9 - Texas at Chicago, 3:00 p.m. - X

Game 7 - Tues., May 11 - Texas at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. -X

X = If Necessary

Sharks Fight Back, Even Series in Atlantic Division

Worcester defenseman Derek Joslin poked a loose puck home with 33.3 seconds left in regulation, breaking a 2-2 tie and sending Worcester to a 3-2 road win over Manchester on Saturday in Game 4 of the Atlantic Division Finals. The series is now tied at two games apiece, with Game 5 set for Wednesday night in Worcester.

Abbotsford Goes for 2-0 Lead in North Division Today at Hamilton

Abbotsford and Hamilton square off for Game 2 of the North Division Finals this afternoon. The Heat are looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on the division-champion Bulldogs before the series shifts to Abbotsford for the next three games. Since falling into a 3-1 series hole to Rochester in the division semifinals, Abbotsford has reeled off four straight wins, and goaltender David Shantz has surrendered just four goals on 98 shots (.959) over that span

Sunday's Game 5-2-10: Game 2 - Texas at Chicago, 3:00 PM (CDT) (TEX leads series 1-0)

Game 2 - Abbotsford at Hamilton, 2:00 pm (EDT) (ABB leads series 1-0)

SATURDAY'S SCORE: Game 3 - Worcester 3 at Manchester 2 (Series tied 2-2)

SERIES SUBPLOTS.......

- The Stars, who earned a four-game sweep of Rockford in the division semifinals, are the only team yet to suffer a loss this postseason

- Chicago lost a playoff series opener for the first time since dropping Game 1 of the 2008 division semifinals to Milwaukee by an identical 4-3 score in overtime; the Wolves went on to win that series in six games en route to the Calder Cup title

- Stars goaltender Brent Krahn turned aside 32 of 35 shots on Friday and improved to a perfect 5-0 this postseason. He continues to lead all AHL goaltenders in both goals-against average (1.59) and save percentage (.951).

Playoff Format.......

Four rounds, with each round slated as a best of seven series. The top four teams in each division qualify for playoffs. The teams play within their division for the first two rounds. The division winners will meet in the conference finals. The winner of the Western Conference will play the winner of the Eastern Conference for the Calder Cup. In order to take the Calder Cup, a team must win 16 games.

The Calder Cup.......

The coveted Calder Cup has been a motivational force for American Hockey League teams throughout the League's 73-year history. It is one of our sport's greatest challenges and ultimate honors to hoist the Calder Cup in victory.

The trophy is named for Frank Calder, who served as the National Hockey League's first President from 1917 to 1943. During the 1920's, Mr. Calder was instrumental in guiding hockey into the mainstream of America's major cities including Boston, New York, Detroit and Chicago, while helping in the formation of the American League.

The Calder Cup trophy itself was actually first awarded in 1938 to the Providence Reds for winning the second International-American Hockey League championship. (In 1996, George Parsons of the Syracuse Stars was presented the Calder Cup in a ceremony at the Onondaga County War Memorial, as it is believed the Stars never received a trophy for their 1937 championship.

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