STARS FALL TO BULLDOGS 2-0

Feb 12, 2012

Texas Concludes Road Trip In Lake Erie on Wednesday, February 15th at 9:45 A.M.

Hamilton, ON, Canada - The Texas Stars (21-24-2-2, 46 points) were defeated by the Hamilton Bulldogs (21-23-1-4, 47 points) 2-0 in front of 4,804 fans at Copps Coliseum on Sunday. Hamilton goalie Nathan Lawson (13-13-3) made 39 saves for his fourth shutout of the season. Lawson stopped 15 in the first period and 13 shots in the second period to preserve the win. Bulldogs center Ryan White scored twice in the second period, helping Hamilton end its four-game losing skid. Texas goalie Tyler Beskorowany (6-12-0) made 25 saves, as the Stars fall to 10-16-0-1 on the road this year. Texas travels to Lake Erie to take on the Monsters on Wednesday, February 15th at 9:45 a.m. (CT).

After a scoreless first period of play, Hamilton opened the scoring at 9:59 of the second period. Center Ryan White carried the puck through center and into the Texas zone down the right-wing wall. White cut to the crease and slipped a backhander passed Stars goalie Tyler Beskorowany for the 1-0 lead. He would strike again late in the period for his fourth goal of the season in as many games. White snapped a shot from the left-wing wall, through traffic and into the Texas net for the 2-0 Hamilton lead. The goal was set up by Captain Alex Henry with 12-seconds remaining in the period.

The Stars conclude a three-game road trip on Wednesday, February 15th at 9:45 AM (CT) in Lake Erie against the Monsters. Texas returns home on Friday, February 17th for a 7:30 p.m. faceoff against the San Antonio Rampage, presented by Farmers Insurance. Friday’s game is a 3-2-1 night featuring $3 domestic drafts, $2 sodas and $1 hot dogs. The Stars will take on the Rampage again on Saturday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m, presented by the Texas Lottery Commission. The first 2,500 fans to the game will receive a team poster, compliments of ABC Home and Commercial Services. Saturday is also a State Farm Family Four Pack night consisting of four tickets, four sodas and four hot dogs starting at $48.

Individual tickets for all games are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.TexasStarsHockey.com or by calling 512.GO.STARS (467.8277).

2011-12 season seat packages are on sale now. 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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