Reports surfaced this week that Houston could be a future destination for an NHL franchise. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has recently met with the NHL to discuss bringing a second team to Texas, and after the former owner — Les Alexander — essentially killed off hockey in Houston, there is hope amongst hockey fans […]
Roope Hintz surpassing early expectations during rookie season with Texas Stars
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Roope Hintz could have struggled in the AHL this season and it would have been understandable. The 20-year-old is playing his first full professional season in North America. The prospect tournament in Traverse City were his first games on a smaller ice surface since 2013, and there was a real curiosity […]
Stars Daily November 16: Texas Stars, prospects, and the AHL vet rule
Stephen Meserve covers the Texas Stars for 100 Degree Hockey joined me for the podcast on Wednesday afternoon. We discussed the Texas Stars season, prospects playing in Cedar Park, and the AHL veteran rule. You can check out the podcast here: Housekeeping Notes – The mailbag comes out tomorrow. You can still submit your questions […]
AHL Notes: Bow on on a roll, Honka trying too much, and Gurianov continues to disappear
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Landon Bow has started to find a groove for the Texas Stars. After sitting behind Mike McKenna early in the season, Bow has played in four straight games and five of the last six for Texas. During that stretch Bow has a .925 save percentage and has stopped 100 of 108 […]
Julius Honka trying battle through and get his mojo back in AHL
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Julius Honka has been living in various hotels since Oct. 23. In late October the defender embarked on a Western Canada road trip with the Dallas Stars. He was with the team on trips through Denver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver before getting sent down to the AHL’s Texas Stars on Halloween.
Curtis McKenzie honored to be named captain of the Texas Stars
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Curtis McKenzie is the new captain of the Texas Stars. The 26-year-old forward will wear the “C” for the first time in his career on Wednesday against the San Antonio Rampage. “It’s obviously a huge honor,” McKenzie said. “Getting to play with this team and this organization out of college, and […]