GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, handed the Grand Rapids Griffins their first regulation loss in opposition to a Central Division opponent in a 2-0 victory Friday at Van Andel Area.
The win was the Stars’ fourth of their final 5 video games and snapped the Griffins’ 19-game level streak.
Texas appeared to attain within the first interval when Artem Shlaine chipped the puck in from the crease with six and a half minutes to go, however the aim was known as off for goaltender interference.
The Stars would formally open the scoring with slightly below two minutes left within the center body. Cameron Hughes took benefit of a scramble in entrance of the web and shot from the aim line to place Texas up 1-0. The Stars would double their lead simply 50 seconds later when Cross Hanas scored from his knee in entrance of the crease so as to add an insurance coverage aim. The Texan native has now scored in his final three video games. Kole Lind acquired the secondary help for his three hundredth AHL level.
Grand Rapids pulled Michal Postava for the final three and a half minutes of the third interval however couldn’t mount a comeback and suffered their second regulation lack of the season.
Remi Poirier earned the win after stopping all 29 pictures he confronted. Poirier is now tied for fifth in Texas Stars historical past with six profession shutouts. Postava acquired the loss after giving up two targets on 24 pictures.
Texas will end its three-game street journey tomorrow evening in Rosemont, Illinois in opposition to the Chicago Wolves. The sport is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT at Allstate Area. Catch all of the motion on AHL TV on FloHockey.
The Texas Stars are the first growth affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars. For extra data, name (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or go to TexasStars.com.
Picture Credit score: Nicolas Carrillo
