Dallas Stars: Idaho Steelheads
Stars prospects Jamie Oleksiak and Brett Ritchie are playing for a shot at going to the Memorial Cup in Canadian junior hockey. They moved a step closer as their Niagara team won Game 1 of the Ontario Hockey League Finals, beating London 3-2 in double overtime Thursday night.
Ritchie had one assist and an even rating in the game. Oleksiak had no points and was minus-one on the night.
Game 2 of the series is Saturday night.
Idaho Steelheads seek new head coach
The Idaho Steelheads, Dallas’ ECHL affiliate, are searching for a new head coach. The Steelheads have decided not to renew the contract of Hardy Sauter, who had been head coach the past two seasons and compiled a 63-59-22 record.
This past season Idaho had its first losing record since 1999-2000, but it did make the playoffs. The Steelheads were knocked out in the second round of the playoffs in each of Sauter’s two seasons, not quite up to the standards of a team that had two championships and a trip to the finals in a six-year span just prior to Sauter’s arrival.
Ritchie had one assist and an even rating in the game. Oleksiak had no points and was minus-one on the night.
Game 2 of the series is Saturday night.
Idaho Steelheads seek new head coach
The Idaho Steelheads, Dallas’ ECHL affiliate, are searching for a new head coach. The Steelheads have decided not to renew the contract of Hardy Sauter, who had been head coach the past two seasons and compiled a 63-59-22 record.
This past season Idaho had its first losing record since 1999-2000, but it did make the playoffs. The Steelheads were knocked out in the second round of the playoffs in each of Sauter’s two seasons, not quite up to the standards of a team that had two championships and a trip to the finals in a six-year span just prior to Sauter’s arrival.
Notes: Stars fire some executives
April, 23, 2012
Apr 23
9:20
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Mark Stepneski | ESPNDallas.com
There was a behind the scenes shake up at the Dallas Stars offices in Frisco on Monday as some senior executives were let go.
Among those fired Monday were Assistant Vice President, Communications Rob Scichili, Senior Director of Game Entertainment and Events Jon Adams and Manager, Digital Media Lane Pate.
The changes in the front office have been going on for a while. Chief Financial Officer Robert Hutson had been let go previously.
Player/prospect notes
*Stars forward Tomas Vincour had one goal in two games for Czech Republic at the Euro Hockey Challenge over the weekend. Vincour, who is still in the mix for a spot on the Czech’s roster for the World Championship, will be playing for his country at the Euro Hockey Tour, which begins on Thursday.
Stars defenseman Philip Larsen also played at the Euro Hockey Challenge, picking up no points in two games for Denmark. Larsen is on Denmark’s roster for the World Championship, which gets underway May 4 in Sweden and Finland.
*Stars defense prospect Jamie Oleksiak (1st round/2011) and forward prospect Brett Ritchie (2nd round/2011) each picked up an assist as Niagara defeated Ottawa 5-2 Monday night in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Niagara leads the OHL’s Eastern Conference Finals 2-1. Game 4 is Wednesday night.
*Dallas Stars forward prospect Emil Molin’s Brynas team won the Swedish Elite League Championship, defeating Skelleftea, which featured Dallas defense prospect John Klingberg. Molin (4th round/2011) had one assist and a plus-three rating in 10 playoff games, but didn’t see a lot of ice time. Klingberg (5th round/2010) had four assists and a minus- six rating in 16 playoff games.
*The Idaho Steelheads, Dallas’ ECHL affiliate, had its season end Sunday when it was knocked out of the playoffs with a 2-1 overtime loss to Las Vegas, which won the second round series in five games.
Among those fired Monday were Assistant Vice President, Communications Rob Scichili, Senior Director of Game Entertainment and Events Jon Adams and Manager, Digital Media Lane Pate.
The changes in the front office have been going on for a while. Chief Financial Officer Robert Hutson had been let go previously.
Player/prospect notes
*Stars forward Tomas Vincour had one goal in two games for Czech Republic at the Euro Hockey Challenge over the weekend. Vincour, who is still in the mix for a spot on the Czech’s roster for the World Championship, will be playing for his country at the Euro Hockey Tour, which begins on Thursday.
Stars defenseman Philip Larsen also played at the Euro Hockey Challenge, picking up no points in two games for Denmark. Larsen is on Denmark’s roster for the World Championship, which gets underway May 4 in Sweden and Finland.
*Stars defense prospect Jamie Oleksiak (1st round/2011) and forward prospect Brett Ritchie (2nd round/2011) each picked up an assist as Niagara defeated Ottawa 5-2 Monday night in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Niagara leads the OHL’s Eastern Conference Finals 2-1. Game 4 is Wednesday night.
*Dallas Stars forward prospect Emil Molin’s Brynas team won the Swedish Elite League Championship, defeating Skelleftea, which featured Dallas defense prospect John Klingberg. Molin (4th round/2011) had one assist and a plus-three rating in 10 playoff games, but didn’t see a lot of ice time. Klingberg (5th round/2010) had four assists and a minus- six rating in 16 playoff games.
*The Idaho Steelheads, Dallas’ ECHL affiliate, had its season end Sunday when it was knocked out of the playoffs with a 2-1 overtime loss to Las Vegas, which won the second round series in five games.
Prospect notes: Getting playoff experience
April, 18, 2012
Apr 18
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Mark Stepneski | ESPNDallas.com
The Dallas Stars are done for the season and so are the Texas Stars, but a few Dallas prospects in involved in playoff hockey in their respective leagues.
*Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (1st round/2011) and right wing Brett Ritchie (2nd round/2011) are playing in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs with the Niagara IceDogs. Niagara is set to take on Ottawa in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 is Friday. Oleksiak has no points and a plus-four rating in 10 playoff games. Ritchie has four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 games.
*Defenseman John Klingberg (5th round/2010) and center Emil Molin (4th round/2011) are playing against each other in the Swedish Elite championship series. Molin’s Brynas club leads Klingberg’s Skelleftea team 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Thursday. Klingberg and Molin are both scoreless in the series.
*The Idaho Steelheads are still going in the ECHL playoffs. The Steelheads are down 2-0 in their second round series against Las Vegas. The next three games are in Idaho. Two Dallas players – forward Michael Neal and defenseman Hubert Labrie – are playing for the Steelheads. Neal is tied for second on the Steelheads in scoring with seven points (three goals, four assists) in six playoff games. Labrie has no points and a plus-two rating in three games.
*Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (1st round/2011) and right wing Brett Ritchie (2nd round/2011) are playing in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs with the Niagara IceDogs. Niagara is set to take on Ottawa in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 is Friday. Oleksiak has no points and a plus-four rating in 10 playoff games. Ritchie has four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 games.
*Defenseman John Klingberg (5th round/2010) and center Emil Molin (4th round/2011) are playing against each other in the Swedish Elite championship series. Molin’s Brynas club leads Klingberg’s Skelleftea team 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Thursday. Klingberg and Molin are both scoreless in the series.
*The Idaho Steelheads are still going in the ECHL playoffs. The Steelheads are down 2-0 in their second round series against Las Vegas. The next three games are in Idaho. Two Dallas players – forward Michael Neal and defenseman Hubert Labrie – are playing for the Steelheads. Neal is tied for second on the Steelheads in scoring with seven points (three goals, four assists) in six playoff games. Labrie has no points and a plus-two rating in three games.
Notes on Texas Stars and prospects
April, 10, 2012
Apr 10
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Mark Stepneski | ESPNDallas.com
The Dallas Stars are done for the season, but players in the system are still going at it. The Texas Stars close out the season this week. Texas has four games remaining on its schedule, including two at home. Texas will miss the playoffs for the first time in its three seasons of existence.
There are some things worth watching with Texas. Left wing Matt Fraser, a free agent signing last season, is battling for the AHL goal scoring crown. The 21-year-old currently leads the league with 36 goals in 69 games.
Jack Campbell (1st round/2010) should get some more starts. So far, he is 3-4-0 with a 3.00 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. Forwards Alex Chiasson (2nd round/2009) and Austin Smith (5th round/2007) continue to get their first taste of pro experience. Smith has three assists in eight games and Chiasson has picked up one assist in five games.
The Stars’ ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads, advanced to the second round of the playoffs, defeating Ontario 5-0 in the fifth and deciding game of their first round series. The Steelheads play Las Vegas in round two.
Junior hockey
In the junior ranks, three Dallas prospects are still playing. Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (1st round/2011) and right wing Brett Ritchie (2nd round/2011) both play for the OHL’s Niagara IceDogs, who lead their round two series against Brampton 2-0. Ritchie has one goal and three assists in eight playoff games. Oleksiak has no points and a plus-one rating in eight games.
Defenseman Alex Theriau (4th round/2010) is still active in the WHL playoffs. Theriau’s Medicine Hat team is trailing Moose Jaw 2-0 in the second round. Theriau has two assists in six games.
Europe
Defenseman John Klingberg (5th round/2010) and center Emil Molin (4th round/2011) are playing in the Swedish Elite League championship, which gets underway today. Klingberg has four assists in ten playoff games for Skelleftea and Molin has one assist in four playoff games for Brynas. Defenseman Patrik Nemeth, whose AIK team was knocked out in the semifinals by Skelleftea, ended up with one assist in 11 games.
There are some things worth watching with Texas. Left wing Matt Fraser, a free agent signing last season, is battling for the AHL goal scoring crown. The 21-year-old currently leads the league with 36 goals in 69 games.
Jack Campbell (1st round/2010) should get some more starts. So far, he is 3-4-0 with a 3.00 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. Forwards Alex Chiasson (2nd round/2009) and Austin Smith (5th round/2007) continue to get their first taste of pro experience. Smith has three assists in eight games and Chiasson has picked up one assist in five games.
The Stars’ ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads, advanced to the second round of the playoffs, defeating Ontario 5-0 in the fifth and deciding game of their first round series. The Steelheads play Las Vegas in round two.
Junior hockey
In the junior ranks, three Dallas prospects are still playing. Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (1st round/2011) and right wing Brett Ritchie (2nd round/2011) both play for the OHL’s Niagara IceDogs, who lead their round two series against Brampton 2-0. Ritchie has one goal and three assists in eight playoff games. Oleksiak has no points and a plus-one rating in eight games.
Defenseman Alex Theriau (4th round/2010) is still active in the WHL playoffs. Theriau’s Medicine Hat team is trailing Moose Jaw 2-0 in the second round. Theriau has two assists in six games.
Europe
Defenseman John Klingberg (5th round/2010) and center Emil Molin (4th round/2011) are playing in the Swedish Elite League championship, which gets underway today. Klingberg has four assists in ten playoff games for Skelleftea and Molin has one assist in four playoff games for Brynas. Defenseman Patrik Nemeth, whose AIK team was knocked out in the semifinals by Skelleftea, ended up with one assist in 11 games.
The past week: Texas eliminated from playoff contention
The Texas Stars, who went 2-2-0-0, over the past week, were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Texas, which is 30-36-2-2 on the season and 15th in the Western Conference, has six games remaining this season.
Texas opened the week with a with a 4-3 shootout win at Lake Erie on Tuesday. Jack Campbell made 36 saves, including eight in overtime for the Stars. He also stopped five of seven in the shootout. Travis Morin and Francis Wathier were among the goal scorers in regulation and Colton Sceviour and Austin Smith were among the scorers in the shootout.
On Thursday, the Stars lost 4-2 to Hamilton at Cedar Park Center. Campbell stopped 35 of 38 shots and Morin and Luke Gazdic scored goals. Right wing Alex Chiasson, Dallas’ 2nd round pick from 2009, made his professional debut in the game. He had no points and three shots. Austin Smith, a 5th round pick by Dallas in 2007, picked up his first professional assist.
On Saturday, Campbell posted his first pro shutout, stopping 30 shots in a 4-0 win over Lake Erie in Cedar Park.
“It’s pretty cool, but I don’t play to get shutouts. I play to get wins and to help this team win,” Campbell told reporters after the game. “The guys played great in front of me and I did whatever I could to help.”
Matt Fraser scored two goals pushing his season total to 33, and Gazdic chipped in one goal and one assist.
Texas lost 8-4 to Lake Erie at Cedar Park Center on Sunday. The loss eliminated the Stars from the playoff race. Campbell got the start and gave up four goals on 12 shots in the first period. Tyler Beskorowany played the rest of the game, surrendering four goals on 16 shots. Colton Sceviour scored a pair of goals for Texas and Morin scored as well.
The week ahead
Wednesday April 4, at Grand Rapids
Thursday April 5, at Peoria
Transactions
4/2: D Jordie Benn assigned to Texas (AHL) from Dallas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads open the ECHL Playoffs this week, taking on the Ontario Reign in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. It’s a best-of-five series.
The Texas Stars, who went 2-2-0-0, over the past week, were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Texas, which is 30-36-2-2 on the season and 15th in the Western Conference, has six games remaining this season.
Texas opened the week with a with a 4-3 shootout win at Lake Erie on Tuesday. Jack Campbell made 36 saves, including eight in overtime for the Stars. He also stopped five of seven in the shootout. Travis Morin and Francis Wathier were among the goal scorers in regulation and Colton Sceviour and Austin Smith were among the scorers in the shootout.
On Thursday, the Stars lost 4-2 to Hamilton at Cedar Park Center. Campbell stopped 35 of 38 shots and Morin and Luke Gazdic scored goals. Right wing Alex Chiasson, Dallas’ 2nd round pick from 2009, made his professional debut in the game. He had no points and three shots. Austin Smith, a 5th round pick by Dallas in 2007, picked up his first professional assist.
On Saturday, Campbell posted his first pro shutout, stopping 30 shots in a 4-0 win over Lake Erie in Cedar Park.
“It’s pretty cool, but I don’t play to get shutouts. I play to get wins and to help this team win,” Campbell told reporters after the game. “The guys played great in front of me and I did whatever I could to help.”
Matt Fraser scored two goals pushing his season total to 33, and Gazdic chipped in one goal and one assist.
Texas lost 8-4 to Lake Erie at Cedar Park Center on Sunday. The loss eliminated the Stars from the playoff race. Campbell got the start and gave up four goals on 12 shots in the first period. Tyler Beskorowany played the rest of the game, surrendering four goals on 16 shots. Colton Sceviour scored a pair of goals for Texas and Morin scored as well.
The week ahead
Wednesday April 4, at Grand Rapids
Thursday April 5, at Peoria
Transactions
4/2: D Jordie Benn assigned to Texas (AHL) from Dallas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads open the ECHL Playoffs this week, taking on the Ontario Reign in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. It’s a best-of-five series.
Texas Stars Report: Alex Chiasson headed to Austin
March, 26, 2012
Mar 26
5:27
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By
Mark Stepneski | ESPNDallas.com
Alex Chiasson headed to Texas Stars
Another top prospect of the Dallas Stars is headed to the Texas Stars. Dallas announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with right wing Alex Chiasson and that he will spend the rest of the season with Texas.
Chiasson, Dallas’ second-round pick (38th overall) in 2009, has spent the past three seasons at Boston University. This season, as a junior, the 6-foot-3, 202 pound Chiasson led the team in scoring with 46 points (15 goals, 31 assists) in 38 games.
The 21-year-old Quebec native was a 2012 Hockey East Honorable Mention All-Star.
The past week: Jack Campbell stellar in pro debut
The Texas Stars went 1-1-0-0 behind goaltender Jack Campbell, who made his professional debut over the weekend.
Campbell, Dallas’ first round pick (11th overall) in 2010, stopped 32 of 35 shots in a 3-1 loss at Oklahoma City on Friday night in his first professional game.
On Sunday, Campbell stopped 32 of 34 shots as Texas won 4-2 at Toronto. Matt Fraser and Francis Wathier were among the goal scorers for Texas.
Forward Austin Smith, Dallas’ fifth round pick (128th overall) in 2007, also made his pro debut with Texas over the weekend. In two games he had no points and six shots on goal.
Texas is 28-34-2-2 on the season. They are 15 points out of the final playoff spot with ten games remaining in the regular season.
The week ahead
Tuesday March 27, at Lake Erie
Thursday March 29, vs. Hamilton
Saturday March 31, vs. Lake Erie
Sunday April 1, vs. Lake Erie
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 2-1-0-0 over the past week and have now clinched a spot in the ECHL playoffs. The Steelheads are 29-31-2-7 and rank seventh in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
Another top prospect of the Dallas Stars is headed to the Texas Stars. Dallas announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with right wing Alex Chiasson and that he will spend the rest of the season with Texas.
Chiasson, Dallas’ second-round pick (38th overall) in 2009, has spent the past three seasons at Boston University. This season, as a junior, the 6-foot-3, 202 pound Chiasson led the team in scoring with 46 points (15 goals, 31 assists) in 38 games.
The 21-year-old Quebec native was a 2012 Hockey East Honorable Mention All-Star.
The past week: Jack Campbell stellar in pro debut
The Texas Stars went 1-1-0-0 behind goaltender Jack Campbell, who made his professional debut over the weekend.
Campbell, Dallas’ first round pick (11th overall) in 2010, stopped 32 of 35 shots in a 3-1 loss at Oklahoma City on Friday night in his first professional game.
On Sunday, Campbell stopped 32 of 34 shots as Texas won 4-2 at Toronto. Matt Fraser and Francis Wathier were among the goal scorers for Texas.
Forward Austin Smith, Dallas’ fifth round pick (128th overall) in 2007, also made his pro debut with Texas over the weekend. In two games he had no points and six shots on goal.
Texas is 28-34-2-2 on the season. They are 15 points out of the final playoff spot with ten games remaining in the regular season.
The week ahead
Tuesday March 27, at Lake Erie
Thursday March 29, vs. Hamilton
Saturday March 31, vs. Lake Erie
Sunday April 1, vs. Lake Erie
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 2-1-0-0 over the past week and have now clinched a spot in the ECHL playoffs. The Steelheads are 29-31-2-7 and rank seventh in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
Jack Campbell, Austin Smith join Texas Stars
The Texas Stars got a couple of Dallas’ top prospects for the remainder of the regular season, and more could be on the way.
Goalie Jack Campbell, Dallas’ first round pick (11th overall) in 2010, wrapped up his junior career and was assigned to Texas by the Dallas Stars on Monday.
Forward Austin Smith, Dallas’ fifth round pick (128th overall) in 2007, wrapped up his collegiate career at Colgate over the weekend. Smith, college hockey’s leading goal scorer this season, signed an amateur tryout contract with Texas.
Both Smith and Campbell are with the team now and are expected to see action with Texas soon.
“We expect two more blue chip guys coming in potentially after the weekend, depending on how their teams do this weekend,” Texas Stars GM Scott White told ESPN 104.9 in Austin on Wednesday.
White didn’t mention those two players by name, but he could be talking about forwards RW Alex Chiasson (2nd round/2009) and RW Reilly Smith (3rd round/2009). Both players are involved in the NCAA tournament this weekend.
The past week
The Texas went 0-3-0-0 over the past week. Texas is 27-33-2-2 on the season and is 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference, 13 points out of the final playoff spot.
Texas lost 4-3 to Oklahoma City Friday at Cedar Park Center. The Stars blew 2-0 and 3-2 leads in the game. Matt Fraser and Brenden Dillon were among the goal scorers for Texas. Tyler Beskorowany made 32 saves.
After the game, Texas coach Jeff Pyle was blunt about where his team stood.
“We don’t deserve the playoffs, we really, truly don’t,” Pyle said. “We came out in the first and got a 2-0 lead by being patient. In the second period it was still 2-0 and (Travis) Morin turns that puck over. That can’t happen. That’s embarrassing. A leader like that, with a 2-0 lead, you’ve got to take care of the puck and show leadership, and we get none of that. Then we retaliate on a penalty and give them a power play – bad call or not it doesn’t matter. We shouldn’t be there. So, we let them back in the game. Then 3-3 and we deflect a puck blind through the middle of the ice.
“We don’t deserve the playoffs. We don’t do things that are conducive to playoff hockey. We’re not committed to playing playoff hockey. We’re not there. There’s a reason we’re in the situation were in.”
On Saturday, Texas lost 4-3 again to Oklahoma City at Cedar Park Center. The Stars were down 3- 1after the first period and could never catch up. Colton Sceviour and Francis Wathier scored for Texas. Andrew Raycroft made 24 saves.
The Stars dropped their fifth straight game, falling 5-2 to Abbotsford on Monday. Sceviour scored both goals for Texas. Beskorowany made 26 saves. Texas ended it is seven-game homestand with a 2-5-0-0 record.
The week ahead
Friday March 23, at Oklahoma City
Sunday March 25, at Toronto
Transactions
3/20: Texas signed F Austin Smith to amateur tryout contract
3/19: G Jack Campbell assigned to Texas (AHL) from Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
3/19: Texas signed C Taylor Vause to amateur tryout contract
3/17: D Matt Case released from professional tryout contract
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 1-1-0-1 over the past week. Idaho is 27-30-2-7 and ranks 7th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars got a couple of Dallas’ top prospects for the remainder of the regular season, and more could be on the way.
Goalie Jack Campbell, Dallas’ first round pick (11th overall) in 2010, wrapped up his junior career and was assigned to Texas by the Dallas Stars on Monday.
Forward Austin Smith, Dallas’ fifth round pick (128th overall) in 2007, wrapped up his collegiate career at Colgate over the weekend. Smith, college hockey’s leading goal scorer this season, signed an amateur tryout contract with Texas.
Both Smith and Campbell are with the team now and are expected to see action with Texas soon.
“We expect two more blue chip guys coming in potentially after the weekend, depending on how their teams do this weekend,” Texas Stars GM Scott White told ESPN 104.9 in Austin on Wednesday.
White didn’t mention those two players by name, but he could be talking about forwards RW Alex Chiasson (2nd round/2009) and RW Reilly Smith (3rd round/2009). Both players are involved in the NCAA tournament this weekend.
The past week
The Texas went 0-3-0-0 over the past week. Texas is 27-33-2-2 on the season and is 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference, 13 points out of the final playoff spot.
Texas lost 4-3 to Oklahoma City Friday at Cedar Park Center. The Stars blew 2-0 and 3-2 leads in the game. Matt Fraser and Brenden Dillon were among the goal scorers for Texas. Tyler Beskorowany made 32 saves.
After the game, Texas coach Jeff Pyle was blunt about where his team stood.
“We don’t deserve the playoffs, we really, truly don’t,” Pyle said. “We came out in the first and got a 2-0 lead by being patient. In the second period it was still 2-0 and (Travis) Morin turns that puck over. That can’t happen. That’s embarrassing. A leader like that, with a 2-0 lead, you’ve got to take care of the puck and show leadership, and we get none of that. Then we retaliate on a penalty and give them a power play – bad call or not it doesn’t matter. We shouldn’t be there. So, we let them back in the game. Then 3-3 and we deflect a puck blind through the middle of the ice.
“We don’t deserve the playoffs. We don’t do things that are conducive to playoff hockey. We’re not committed to playing playoff hockey. We’re not there. There’s a reason we’re in the situation were in.”
On Saturday, Texas lost 4-3 again to Oklahoma City at Cedar Park Center. The Stars were down 3- 1after the first period and could never catch up. Colton Sceviour and Francis Wathier scored for Texas. Andrew Raycroft made 24 saves.
The Stars dropped their fifth straight game, falling 5-2 to Abbotsford on Monday. Sceviour scored both goals for Texas. Beskorowany made 26 saves. Texas ended it is seven-game homestand with a 2-5-0-0 record.
The week ahead
Friday March 23, at Oklahoma City
Sunday March 25, at Toronto
Transactions
3/20: Texas signed F Austin Smith to amateur tryout contract
3/19: G Jack Campbell assigned to Texas (AHL) from Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
3/19: Texas signed C Taylor Vause to amateur tryout contract
3/17: D Matt Case released from professional tryout contract
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 1-1-0-1 over the past week. Idaho is 27-30-2-7 and ranks 7th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
Matt Fraser sets franchise mark for goals in season
Texas Stars forward Matt Fraser has set the franchise mark for most goals in a season. When Fraser scored shorthanded against San Antonio on Saturday, it was his 28th of the season. That eclipsed the club record of 27 set by Aaron Gagnon in the 2009-10 season.
Fraser, who is on a three-game goal scoring streak and has eight goals in the last 14 games, now has 29 goals in 58 games this season.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 2-2-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are 27-30-2-2 on the season and rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference. They are currently 12 points out of the final playoff spot with 15 games left in the regular season.
Texas beat Grand Rapids 5-4 in overtime last Wednesday at Cedar Park Center. Francis Wathier, Travis and Luke Gazdic were among the goal scorers. Brenden Dillon had two assists. Tyler Beskorowany made 31 saves.
The Stars beat San Antonio 4-3 in overtime at CPC on Friday. Colton Sceviour scored the OT winner. Matt Fraser scored the game-tying goal with 7:08 left in regulation. Andrew Raycroft had 25 saves.
Texas lost to San Antonio 4-3 in Cedar Park on Saturday. Fraser, Wathier and Angelo Esposito scored for Texas. Raycroft started the game but left after the first period due to injury. He allowed two goals on nine shots. Beskorowany finished the game and stopped 11 of 13 shots.
The Stars lost 5-2 to Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Fraser and Dillon scored goals. Beskorowany had 22 saves on 27 shots.
The week ahead
March 16, vs. Oklahoma City
March 17, vs. Oklahoma City
March 19, vs. Abbotsford
Transactions
3/13: D Nick Layton assigned to Texas (AHL) from Allen (CHL)
3/12: D Jordie Benn recalled to Dallas (NHL) from Texas (AHL)
3/7: RW Jake Hauswirth assigned to Idaho (ECHL) from Texas (AHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 3-0-0-1 over the past week. The Steelheads are 26-29-2-6 on the season and are in 7th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
Texas Stars forward Matt Fraser has set the franchise mark for most goals in a season. When Fraser scored shorthanded against San Antonio on Saturday, it was his 28th of the season. That eclipsed the club record of 27 set by Aaron Gagnon in the 2009-10 season.
Fraser, who is on a three-game goal scoring streak and has eight goals in the last 14 games, now has 29 goals in 58 games this season.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 2-2-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are 27-30-2-2 on the season and rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference. They are currently 12 points out of the final playoff spot with 15 games left in the regular season.
Texas beat Grand Rapids 5-4 in overtime last Wednesday at Cedar Park Center. Francis Wathier, Travis and Luke Gazdic were among the goal scorers. Brenden Dillon had two assists. Tyler Beskorowany made 31 saves.
The Stars beat San Antonio 4-3 in overtime at CPC on Friday. Colton Sceviour scored the OT winner. Matt Fraser scored the game-tying goal with 7:08 left in regulation. Andrew Raycroft had 25 saves.
Texas lost to San Antonio 4-3 in Cedar Park on Saturday. Fraser, Wathier and Angelo Esposito scored for Texas. Raycroft started the game but left after the first period due to injury. He allowed two goals on nine shots. Beskorowany finished the game and stopped 11 of 13 shots.
The Stars lost 5-2 to Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Fraser and Dillon scored goals. Beskorowany had 22 saves on 27 shots.
The week ahead
March 16, vs. Oklahoma City
March 17, vs. Oklahoma City
March 19, vs. Abbotsford
Transactions
3/13: D Nick Layton assigned to Texas (AHL) from Allen (CHL)
3/12: D Jordie Benn recalled to Dallas (NHL) from Texas (AHL)
3/7: RW Jake Hauswirth assigned to Idaho (ECHL) from Texas (AHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 3-0-0-1 over the past week. The Steelheads are 26-29-2-6 on the season and are in 7th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
Texas Stars Report: Roster decisions
March, 6, 2012
Mar 6
7:13
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By
Mark Stepneski | ESPNDallas.com
Texas announces Clear Day Roster
The Texas Stars announced their Clear Day Roster Tuesday. The 22 players on the roster are eligible to compete in the remainder of the AHL regular season and in the 2012 Calder Cup Playoffs, unless an emergency arises due to recall, injury or suspension. Teams can also add signed junior players or players on amateur tryout contracts after their respective junior or college seasons are complete.
Forward Ryan Garbutt is not on Texas’ Clear Day Roster, an indication that he is staying in Dallas for the remainder of the season. Tomas Vincour is on the Texas roster, which means he is eligible to be assigned back to the AHL.
Here is the Texas Clear Day Roster:
Goaltenders: Tyler Beskorowany, Andrew Raycroft
Defensemen: Jordie Benn, Jace Coyle, Brenden Dillon, Maxime Fortunus, Brad Lukowich, Drew Schiestel, Dan Spang
Forwards: Angelo Esposito, Michael Forney, Matt Fraser, Luke Gazdic, Scott Glennie, Eric Godard, Mike Hedden, Travis Morin, Colton Sceviour, Mathieu Tousignant, Tomas Vincour (recalled), Francis Wathier, Shawn Weller
Texas also has four players in residence: Scott Campbell, Matt Case, Jake Hauswirth, Hubert Labrie . Those players can only be used during the remainder of the regular season or the playoffs if a combination of three members of the 22-man roster are injured, recalled or suspended.
Sawada sent to St. John’s
The Dallas Stars assigned right wing Ray Sawada to St. Johns of the AHL on Friday. Sawada, Dallas’s 2nd round pick (52nd overall) in 2004, played only 26 games with Texas this season due to injuries.
The past week
Texas went 1-1-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are 25-28-2-2 on the season and rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference. They are currently 11 points out of a playoff spot.
Texas’ road losing streak hit eight games with a 2-1 loss at Abbotsford Friday night. Angelo Esposito scored the lone goal for Texas and Andrew Raycroft stopped 27 of 29 shots.
On Sunday, Texas snapped the road losing streak with a 4-1 victory at Abbotsford. Luke Gazdic scored two goals and Francis Wathier and Colton Sceviour also scored. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 30 shots to get the win in goal.
Texas now returns home for a seven-game homestand.
The week ahead
March 7, vs. Grand Rapids
March 9, vs. San Antonio
March 10, vs. San Antonio
Transactions
3/6: D Cameron Brodie released from PTO.
3/6: Buffalo assigned D Drew Schiestel from Rochester (AHL) to Texas (AHL).
3/6: F Nick Layton assigned to Allen (CHL) from Texas (AHL).
3/2: Dallas assigned RW Ray Sawada to St. John’s (AHL) from Texas (AHL).
3/2: Winnipeg assigned LW Michael Forney from Colorado (ECHL) to Texas (AHL).
3/2: Texas acquired LW Shawn Well from St. John’s (AHL) for future considerations.
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 0-2-0-0 over the past week and their winless streak hit 10 games (0-8-0-2). The Steelheads are 23-29-2-5 on the season and rank 7th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars announced their Clear Day Roster Tuesday. The 22 players on the roster are eligible to compete in the remainder of the AHL regular season and in the 2012 Calder Cup Playoffs, unless an emergency arises due to recall, injury or suspension. Teams can also add signed junior players or players on amateur tryout contracts after their respective junior or college seasons are complete.
Forward Ryan Garbutt is not on Texas’ Clear Day Roster, an indication that he is staying in Dallas for the remainder of the season. Tomas Vincour is on the Texas roster, which means he is eligible to be assigned back to the AHL.
Here is the Texas Clear Day Roster:
Goaltenders: Tyler Beskorowany, Andrew Raycroft
Defensemen: Jordie Benn, Jace Coyle, Brenden Dillon, Maxime Fortunus, Brad Lukowich, Drew Schiestel, Dan Spang
Forwards: Angelo Esposito, Michael Forney, Matt Fraser, Luke Gazdic, Scott Glennie, Eric Godard, Mike Hedden, Travis Morin, Colton Sceviour, Mathieu Tousignant, Tomas Vincour (recalled), Francis Wathier, Shawn Weller
Texas also has four players in residence: Scott Campbell, Matt Case, Jake Hauswirth, Hubert Labrie . Those players can only be used during the remainder of the regular season or the playoffs if a combination of three members of the 22-man roster are injured, recalled or suspended.
Sawada sent to St. John’s
The Dallas Stars assigned right wing Ray Sawada to St. Johns of the AHL on Friday. Sawada, Dallas’s 2nd round pick (52nd overall) in 2004, played only 26 games with Texas this season due to injuries.
The past week
Texas went 1-1-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are 25-28-2-2 on the season and rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference. They are currently 11 points out of a playoff spot.
Texas’ road losing streak hit eight games with a 2-1 loss at Abbotsford Friday night. Angelo Esposito scored the lone goal for Texas and Andrew Raycroft stopped 27 of 29 shots.
On Sunday, Texas snapped the road losing streak with a 4-1 victory at Abbotsford. Luke Gazdic scored two goals and Francis Wathier and Colton Sceviour also scored. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 30 shots to get the win in goal.
Texas now returns home for a seven-game homestand.
The week ahead
March 7, vs. Grand Rapids
March 9, vs. San Antonio
March 10, vs. San Antonio
Transactions
3/6: D Cameron Brodie released from PTO.
3/6: Buffalo assigned D Drew Schiestel from Rochester (AHL) to Texas (AHL).
3/6: F Nick Layton assigned to Allen (CHL) from Texas (AHL).
3/2: Dallas assigned RW Ray Sawada to St. John’s (AHL) from Texas (AHL).
3/2: Winnipeg assigned LW Michael Forney from Colorado (ECHL) to Texas (AHL).
3/2: Texas acquired LW Shawn Well from St. John’s (AHL) for future considerations.
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 0-2-0-0 over the past week and their winless streak hit 10 games (0-8-0-2). The Steelheads are 23-29-2-5 on the season and rank 7th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The past week
The Texas Stars lost two of three (1-2-0-0) over the past week. Texas is now 24-27-2-2 on the season. Texas ranks 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference and is 11 points out of the final playoff spot.
Texas opened the week with a 5-1 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday. It was the seventh straight road loss for the Stars. Jordie Benn scored the lone goal for Texas. Andrew Raycroft was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 18 shots. It was the second time in the last three starts that Raycroft has been pulled. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 16 of 17 shots in relief.
The Stars beat Houston 3-2 at Cedar Park Center on Friday. Scott Glennie had one goal and one assist, and Angelo Esposito and Francis Wathier also scored. Beskorowany made 39 saves.
Houston beat the Stars 5-2 Saturday in Cedar Park. Brenden Dillon and Colton Sceviour scored for Texas and Beskorowany stopped 32 of 37 shots.
The week ahead
Friday March 2, at Abbotsford
Sunday March 4, at Abbotsford
Notes
*Texas has been outscored 32-12 during its seven-game road losing streak.
*Texas is 10-18-0-1 on the road this season.
*Texas’ .362 points percentage on the road is the worst in the Western Conference and second worst in the entire AHL.
Transactions
2/24: LW Matt Fraser assigned to Texas (AHL) from Dallas (NHL)
2/23: D Cameron Brodie signed to PTO
2/22: LW Matt Fraser recalled from Texas (AHL) to Dallas (NHL)
2/21: F Nick Layton recalled from Allen (CHL) to Texas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 0-2-0-1 over the past week and saw their winless streak hit eight games (0-6-0-2). Idaho is 23-27-2-5 on the season and in seventh place in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars lost two of three (1-2-0-0) over the past week. Texas is now 24-27-2-2 on the season. Texas ranks 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference and is 11 points out of the final playoff spot.
Texas opened the week with a 5-1 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday. It was the seventh straight road loss for the Stars. Jordie Benn scored the lone goal for Texas. Andrew Raycroft was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 18 shots. It was the second time in the last three starts that Raycroft has been pulled. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 16 of 17 shots in relief.
The Stars beat Houston 3-2 at Cedar Park Center on Friday. Scott Glennie had one goal and one assist, and Angelo Esposito and Francis Wathier also scored. Beskorowany made 39 saves.
Houston beat the Stars 5-2 Saturday in Cedar Park. Brenden Dillon and Colton Sceviour scored for Texas and Beskorowany stopped 32 of 37 shots.
The week ahead
Friday March 2, at Abbotsford
Sunday March 4, at Abbotsford
Notes
*Texas has been outscored 32-12 during its seven-game road losing streak.
*Texas is 10-18-0-1 on the road this season.
*Texas’ .362 points percentage on the road is the worst in the Western Conference and second worst in the entire AHL.
Transactions
2/24: LW Matt Fraser assigned to Texas (AHL) from Dallas (NHL)
2/23: D Cameron Brodie signed to PTO
2/22: LW Matt Fraser recalled from Texas (AHL) to Dallas (NHL)
2/21: F Nick Layton recalled from Allen (CHL) to Texas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 0-2-0-1 over the past week and saw their winless streak hit eight games (0-6-0-2). Idaho is 23-27-2-5 on the season and in seventh place in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 2-1-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are currently in 13th place in the AHL’s Western Conference, nine points out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
Texas opened the week with a 4-3 loss at Lake Erie on Wednesday. Scott Glennie and Francis Wathier each had one goal and one assist in the game. Colton Sceviour also scored a goal and Angelo Esposito had two assists. Tyler Beskorowany had 40 saves.
Texas won 5-4 in a shootout over San Antonio at Cedar Park Center on Friday. Matt Fraser scored twice for the Stars. Wathier also scored and Esposito picked up another two assists. Mike Hedden scored the lone goal of the shootout. Beskorowany made 28 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped all five shooters he faced in the shootout to get the victory and stop a personal five-game losing streak.
The Stars won 4-2 over San Antonio on Saturday at Cedar Park Center. Fraser, Sceviour, and Maxime Fortunus were among the goal scorers. Esposito picked up his fifth assist over the last three games. Andrew Raycroft stopped 24 of 26 shots to earn just his second win in the last seven starts.
The week ahead
Wednesday February 22, at Oklahoma City
Friday February 24, vs. Houston
Saturday February 25, vs. Houston
Notes
*LW Matt Fraser has five goals in the last six games and now has 26 in 50 games this season. He ranks fourth in the AHL in goal scoring.
*C Scott Glennie has 18 points (7 goals, 11 assists) over his last 20 games.
*RW Colton Sceviour has 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) over his last 24 games.
Transactions
*2/18: Texas signed LW Scott Campbell to PTO
*2/17: C Ryan Garbutt recalled from Texas (AHL) by Dallas (NHL)
*2/16: Texas signed D Matt Case to PTO
*2/14: LW Stephen Schultz assigned to Idaho (ECHL) from Texas (AHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 0-4-0-1 on a five-game road trip over the past week. The Steelheads are 23-25-2-4 on the season and are in sixth place in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars went 2-1-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are currently in 13th place in the AHL’s Western Conference, nine points out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
Texas opened the week with a 4-3 loss at Lake Erie on Wednesday. Scott Glennie and Francis Wathier each had one goal and one assist in the game. Colton Sceviour also scored a goal and Angelo Esposito had two assists. Tyler Beskorowany had 40 saves.
Texas won 5-4 in a shootout over San Antonio at Cedar Park Center on Friday. Matt Fraser scored twice for the Stars. Wathier also scored and Esposito picked up another two assists. Mike Hedden scored the lone goal of the shootout. Beskorowany made 28 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped all five shooters he faced in the shootout to get the victory and stop a personal five-game losing streak.
The Stars won 4-2 over San Antonio on Saturday at Cedar Park Center. Fraser, Sceviour, and Maxime Fortunus were among the goal scorers. Esposito picked up his fifth assist over the last three games. Andrew Raycroft stopped 24 of 26 shots to earn just his second win in the last seven starts.
The week ahead
Wednesday February 22, at Oklahoma City
Friday February 24, vs. Houston
Saturday February 25, vs. Houston
Notes
*LW Matt Fraser has five goals in the last six games and now has 26 in 50 games this season. He ranks fourth in the AHL in goal scoring.
*C Scott Glennie has 18 points (7 goals, 11 assists) over his last 20 games.
*RW Colton Sceviour has 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) over his last 24 games.
Transactions
*2/18: Texas signed LW Scott Campbell to PTO
*2/17: C Ryan Garbutt recalled from Texas (AHL) by Dallas (NHL)
*2/16: Texas signed D Matt Case to PTO
*2/14: LW Stephen Schultz assigned to Idaho (ECHL) from Texas (AHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 0-4-0-1 on a five-game road trip over the past week. The Steelheads are 23-25-2-4 on the season and are in sixth place in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 1-2-1-0 over the past week. They currently rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference and are nine points out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
The Stars lost 4-3 in overtime to Milwaukee at Cedar Park Center on Tuesday. Colton Sceviour scored two goals and Travis Morin also scored. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 17 of 21 shots.
On Wednesday, the Stars defeated Milwaukee 6-3 in Cedar Park. Ryan Garbutt led the Texas offense with three goals. Scott Glennie had one goal and two assists and Sceviour had one goal and one assist. Matt Fraser scored a goal as well. Andrew Raycroft had 21 saves.
The Stars lost 9-4 at Rochester on Friday. Raycroft was pulled midway through the game after allowing six goals on 19 shots. Beskorowany played the rest of the way, giving up three goals on 16 shots. Fraser and Morin were among the goal scorers for Texas.
Texas lost 2-0 at Hamilton on Sunday. Beskorowany got the start in goal and stopped 25 of 27 shots. It was the seventh loss in the last eight games (1-6-1-0) for Texas.
The week ahead
Wednesday February 15, at Lake Erie
Friday February 17, vs. San Antonio
Saturday February 18, vs. San Antonio
Notes
*LW Matt Fraser is tied for fourth in the league in goal scoring with 23.
*Fraser ranks fifth in the AHL with 170 shots on goal.
*Over his last 30 games, C Scott Glennie has 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists).
Over his last 21 games, RW Colton Sceviour has 23 points (8 goals, 15 assists).
Transactions
*2/9: D Adam Pardy recalled from Texas (AHL) by Dallas (NHL)
*2/9: D Mike Berube released from PTO
*2/8: F Brendan Connolly released from PTO
*2/8: RW Jake Hauswirth assigned to Texas (AHL) from Rio Grande (CHL)
*2/8: F Stephen Schultz assigned to Idaho (ECHL) from Texas (AHL)
Idaho Steelheads
*The Idaho Steelheads went 2-1-0-0 over the past week. The Steelheads are 23-21-2-3 and are in sixth place in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars went 1-2-1-0 over the past week. They currently rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference and are nine points out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
The Stars lost 4-3 in overtime to Milwaukee at Cedar Park Center on Tuesday. Colton Sceviour scored two goals and Travis Morin also scored. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 17 of 21 shots.
On Wednesday, the Stars defeated Milwaukee 6-3 in Cedar Park. Ryan Garbutt led the Texas offense with three goals. Scott Glennie had one goal and two assists and Sceviour had one goal and one assist. Matt Fraser scored a goal as well. Andrew Raycroft had 21 saves.
The Stars lost 9-4 at Rochester on Friday. Raycroft was pulled midway through the game after allowing six goals on 19 shots. Beskorowany played the rest of the way, giving up three goals on 16 shots. Fraser and Morin were among the goal scorers for Texas.
Texas lost 2-0 at Hamilton on Sunday. Beskorowany got the start in goal and stopped 25 of 27 shots. It was the seventh loss in the last eight games (1-6-1-0) for Texas.
The week ahead
Wednesday February 15, at Lake Erie
Friday February 17, vs. San Antonio
Saturday February 18, vs. San Antonio
Notes
*LW Matt Fraser is tied for fourth in the league in goal scoring with 23.
*Fraser ranks fifth in the AHL with 170 shots on goal.
*Over his last 30 games, C Scott Glennie has 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists).
Over his last 21 games, RW Colton Sceviour has 23 points (8 goals, 15 assists).
Transactions
*2/9: D Adam Pardy recalled from Texas (AHL) by Dallas (NHL)
*2/9: D Mike Berube released from PTO
*2/8: F Brendan Connolly released from PTO
*2/8: RW Jake Hauswirth assigned to Texas (AHL) from Rio Grande (CHL)
*2/8: F Stephen Schultz assigned to Idaho (ECHL) from Texas (AHL)
Idaho Steelheads
*The Idaho Steelheads went 2-1-0-0 over the past week. The Steelheads are 23-21-2-3 and are in sixth place in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 0-2-0-0 last week and are 20-22-1-2 on the season. They currently rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference, eight points out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
The Stars lost 3-1 at Houston on Thursday. Ryan Garbutt scored the lone Texas goal and Andrew Raycroft stopped 32 of 34 shots. It was Texas’ third straight loss.
On Saturday, the Stars saw their losing streak hit four games as they lost 4-3 to Charlotte at Cedar Park Center. Garbutt, Angelo Esposito and Travis Morin scored goals. Raycroft stopped 21 of 25 shots.
The week ahead
Tuesday February 7, vs. Milwaukee
Wednesday February 8, vs. Milwaukee
Friday February 10, at Rochester
Sunday February 12, at Hamilton
Notes
*Texas ranks 12th in the AHL in scoring at 2.93 goals per game.
*Texas ranks 25th in goals against at 3.09 per game.
*Texas has the AHL’s 6th ranked power play at 20.5 percent.
*Texas’ penalty kill ranks 11th at 83.2 percent.
Transactions
*2/6: D Adam Pardy assigned to Texas (AHL) on conditioning loan by Dallas (NHL)
*2/3: RW Tomas Vincour recalled by Dallas (NHL) from Texas (AHL)
*2/1: D Jace Coyle assigned to Texas (AHL) from Idaho (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 1-1-0-0 over the past week. The Steelheads are 21-20-2-3 and are currently 6th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars went 0-2-0-0 last week and are 20-22-1-2 on the season. They currently rank 15th in the AHL’s Western Conference, eight points out of the eighth and final playoff spot.
The Stars lost 3-1 at Houston on Thursday. Ryan Garbutt scored the lone Texas goal and Andrew Raycroft stopped 32 of 34 shots. It was Texas’ third straight loss.
On Saturday, the Stars saw their losing streak hit four games as they lost 4-3 to Charlotte at Cedar Park Center. Garbutt, Angelo Esposito and Travis Morin scored goals. Raycroft stopped 21 of 25 shots.
The week ahead
Tuesday February 7, vs. Milwaukee
Wednesday February 8, vs. Milwaukee
Friday February 10, at Rochester
Sunday February 12, at Hamilton
Notes
*Texas ranks 12th in the AHL in scoring at 2.93 goals per game.
*Texas ranks 25th in goals against at 3.09 per game.
*Texas has the AHL’s 6th ranked power play at 20.5 percent.
*Texas’ penalty kill ranks 11th at 83.2 percent.
Transactions
*2/6: D Adam Pardy assigned to Texas (AHL) on conditioning loan by Dallas (NHL)
*2/3: RW Tomas Vincour recalled by Dallas (NHL) from Texas (AHL)
*2/1: D Jace Coyle assigned to Texas (AHL) from Idaho (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 1-1-0-0 over the past week. The Steelheads are 21-20-2-3 and are currently 6th in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 0-2-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are 20-20-1-2 on the season. They rank 13th in the Western Conference, four points out the eighth and final playoff spot.
On Friday, the Stars had a three-game winning streak snapped with a 6-2 loss at San Antonio. Angelo Esposito had one goal and one assist and Tomas Vincour also scored for Texas. Andrew Raycroft got the start in goal and gave up five goals on 20 shots in 47:22 of playing time before being pulled in the third period. Tyler Beskorowany played the final 12:38 and stopped five of six shots.
On Saturday, the Stars lost 3-1 at Oklahoma City, which outshot Texas 45-23. Francis Wathier scored the lone goal for Texas and Vincour picked up an assist. Raycroft stopped 42 of 44 shots.
The week ahead
Thursday February 2, at Houston
Saturday February 4, vs. Charlotte
Notes: Fraser at AHL All-Star Classic
*Texas Stars forward Matt Fraser suited up for the Western Conference All-Stars at the AHL All-Star Classic in Atlantic City Monday night. Fraser had one assist and then scored in the shootout his Western Conference team beat the Eastern Conference 8-7 in a shootout.
*Fraser is tied for fourth in the AHL in goal scoring with 21 in 42 games. He is tied for fifth in rookie scoring with 35 points.
*F Ray Sawada, D Brad Lukowich and F Mathieu Tousignant currently are out with injuries for Texas.
Transactions
*1/30: D Philip Larsen recalled to Dallas (NHL) from Texas (AHL)
*1/30: RW Jake Hauswirth assigned to Rio Grande (CHL) from Texas (AHL)
*1/25: D Philip Larsen assigned to Texas by Dallas (NHL)
*1/25: RW Tomas Vincour assigned to Texas by Dallas (NHL)
*1/25: LW Matt Fraser assigned to Texas by Dallas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 2-1-0-2 over the past week. The Steelheads are 20-19-2-3 on the season and rank sixth in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The Texas Stars went 0-2-0-0 over the past week. The Stars are 20-20-1-2 on the season. They rank 13th in the Western Conference, four points out the eighth and final playoff spot.
On Friday, the Stars had a three-game winning streak snapped with a 6-2 loss at San Antonio. Angelo Esposito had one goal and one assist and Tomas Vincour also scored for Texas. Andrew Raycroft got the start in goal and gave up five goals on 20 shots in 47:22 of playing time before being pulled in the third period. Tyler Beskorowany played the final 12:38 and stopped five of six shots.
On Saturday, the Stars lost 3-1 at Oklahoma City, which outshot Texas 45-23. Francis Wathier scored the lone goal for Texas and Vincour picked up an assist. Raycroft stopped 42 of 44 shots.
The week ahead
Thursday February 2, at Houston
Saturday February 4, vs. Charlotte
Notes: Fraser at AHL All-Star Classic
*Texas Stars forward Matt Fraser suited up for the Western Conference All-Stars at the AHL All-Star Classic in Atlantic City Monday night. Fraser had one assist and then scored in the shootout his Western Conference team beat the Eastern Conference 8-7 in a shootout.
*Fraser is tied for fourth in the AHL in goal scoring with 21 in 42 games. He is tied for fifth in rookie scoring with 35 points.
*F Ray Sawada, D Brad Lukowich and F Mathieu Tousignant currently are out with injuries for Texas.
Transactions
*1/30: D Philip Larsen recalled to Dallas (NHL) from Texas (AHL)
*1/30: RW Jake Hauswirth assigned to Rio Grande (CHL) from Texas (AHL)
*1/25: D Philip Larsen assigned to Texas by Dallas (NHL)
*1/25: RW Tomas Vincour assigned to Texas by Dallas (NHL)
*1/25: LW Matt Fraser assigned to Texas by Dallas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads went 2-1-0-2 over the past week. The Steelheads are 20-19-2-3 on the season and rank sixth in the ECHL’s Western Conference.
The past week
The Texas Stars went 1-0-2 over the past week and are now 15-16-3 on the season. They are in fifth place in the West Division, three points out of fourth place.
The Stars opened the week with a 4-3 shootout loss at San Antonio. Colton Sceviour, Matt Fraser and Eric Godard scored in regulation for the Stars, but Sceviour, Fraser and Travis Morin all failed to connect in the shootout. San Antonio scored on all three of its shootout chances against Andrew Raycroft, who stopped 27 of 30 shots in regulation and overtime.
On Saturday, Raycroft stopped 25 of 27 shots as Texas beat Rockford 4-2 at Cedar Park Center. Brad Lukowich scored one goal and had two assists. Fraser, Ryan Garbutt and Francis Wathier also scored goals. Sceviour chipped in three assists.
The Stars lost 6-5 in overtime to Rockford at Cedar Park Center on Sunday. Rockford tied the game with 2:24 left in regulation and then won it 1:02 into overtime. Scott Glennie had two goals and one assist for the Stars. Fraser and Lukowich each had a goal and an assist and Sceviour and Morin each chipped in two assists. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 29 of 35 shots.
The week ahead
Wednesday January 11, vs. Abbotsford
Friday January 13, at Grand Rapids
Saturday January 14, at Milwaukee
Notes: Fraser to AHL All-Star Classic
*Texas Stars forward Matt Fraser has been named to the Western Conference team for the AHL All-Star Classic, which will be played January 30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
*Fraser, who has 10 goals in the last 14 games, now has 19 in 34 games this season. He’s tied for fourth in the AHL and is tied for second among rookies. His 9 power play goals are tied for second in the league.
*Forward Colton Sceviour has 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in the last seven games. Sceviour has 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists) in 34 games this season.
*F Ray Sawada, F Mathieu Tousignant and D Dan Spang have been out with injuries for Texas.
Transactions
*1/9: F Ian Lowe released from PTO
*1/8: G Jimmy Spratt released from PTO
*1/4: D Mike Berube signed to PTO
*1/4: D Brenden Dillon assigned Texas (AHL) from Dallas (NHL)
*1/2: D Brenden Dillon recalled by Dallas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads: Boise to host Dallas Stars 2012 training camp
The Idaho Steelheads announced over the weekend that the Dallas Stars would open their 2012 training camp this coming September in Boise, Idaho. The Stars will also host an NHL exhibition game against the Minnesota Wild on September 25, 2012, in Boise.
The Steelheads went 0-2-0 this past week and are 15-16-3 on the season. They are fourth in the ECHL’s Mountain Division.
The Texas Stars went 1-0-2 over the past week and are now 15-16-3 on the season. They are in fifth place in the West Division, three points out of fourth place.
The Stars opened the week with a 4-3 shootout loss at San Antonio. Colton Sceviour, Matt Fraser and Eric Godard scored in regulation for the Stars, but Sceviour, Fraser and Travis Morin all failed to connect in the shootout. San Antonio scored on all three of its shootout chances against Andrew Raycroft, who stopped 27 of 30 shots in regulation and overtime.
On Saturday, Raycroft stopped 25 of 27 shots as Texas beat Rockford 4-2 at Cedar Park Center. Brad Lukowich scored one goal and had two assists. Fraser, Ryan Garbutt and Francis Wathier also scored goals. Sceviour chipped in three assists.
The Stars lost 6-5 in overtime to Rockford at Cedar Park Center on Sunday. Rockford tied the game with 2:24 left in regulation and then won it 1:02 into overtime. Scott Glennie had two goals and one assist for the Stars. Fraser and Lukowich each had a goal and an assist and Sceviour and Morin each chipped in two assists. Tyler Beskorowany stopped 29 of 35 shots.
The week ahead
Wednesday January 11, vs. Abbotsford
Friday January 13, at Grand Rapids
Saturday January 14, at Milwaukee
Notes: Fraser to AHL All-Star Classic
*Texas Stars forward Matt Fraser has been named to the Western Conference team for the AHL All-Star Classic, which will be played January 30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
*Fraser, who has 10 goals in the last 14 games, now has 19 in 34 games this season. He’s tied for fourth in the AHL and is tied for second among rookies. His 9 power play goals are tied for second in the league.
*Forward Colton Sceviour has 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in the last seven games. Sceviour has 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists) in 34 games this season.
*F Ray Sawada, F Mathieu Tousignant and D Dan Spang have been out with injuries for Texas.
Transactions
*1/9: F Ian Lowe released from PTO
*1/8: G Jimmy Spratt released from PTO
*1/4: D Mike Berube signed to PTO
*1/4: D Brenden Dillon assigned Texas (AHL) from Dallas (NHL)
*1/2: D Brenden Dillon recalled by Dallas (NHL)
Idaho Steelheads: Boise to host Dallas Stars 2012 training camp
The Idaho Steelheads announced over the weekend that the Dallas Stars would open their 2012 training camp this coming September in Boise, Idaho. The Stars will also host an NHL exhibition game against the Minnesota Wild on September 25, 2012, in Boise.
The Steelheads went 0-2-0 this past week and are 15-16-3 on the season. They are fourth in the ECHL’s Mountain Division.
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