Watching "The West Wing" the other night, I saw the Texas Stars clearly in the narrative. "I don't understand what's happening. There's no blood going to it." On self-doubt and the Texas Stars.

What’s Wrong With the Texas Stars? Commentary from... Nicholas Kingman on stability Chris Chambers on scoring Rochelle Zimmerman on swagger

So I created an AHL award. Years ago, I had the idea to recognize great AHL players who aren't on NHL contracts. Today, a group of league media is launching The Bruce Boudreau Award. The highlight was an interview with Boudreau. I'm incredibly proud to finally get this out. boudreauaward.com

Who is going to be available in Game 1? Not everyone, it turns out.

“Boise, just like Austin, is a destination place in our league. At first blush, people from the East are thinking we still have covered wagons and outhouses, but I think it's gotten around now that Boise is a special place."

I always found that Michael knew ten times as many people at the H-E-B Center than I did simply because of his chatty and outgoing nature. I think I made more random connections during his 3 years thanks to Michael's introductions as he roamed through the arena and said hello to anyone and everyone.

Really proud to be selected for the Word Wrangler Book Festival in Giddings. See you there?

Every summer, we take another look at the glossary to update it and make sure it's still accurate. This summer, we also wanted to ask everyone here what concepts you want to know about and questions you have for the glossary.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Karow Signs First Three-Year Deal in Texas Stars History “To be able to secure that stability for three years for my family with a newborn on the way, it's big.”

At this point, we trigger a very small ad payout once every other year. So the negative experience for you, the reader and entire reason the site exists, is not worth the extra few dollars in the annual budget.

First-year staff writer Autumn Limas reflects on the season and what's in a name for her.

"I came into the year just looking to satisfy my hunger for hockey, and I'm leaving with a sense of responsibility to cover this great team to the best of my ability." Chris Chambers reflects on year one with 100 Degree Hockey.

Here’s why Toby Petersen’s return to the @texasstars.bsky.social matters👇 🏆 Calder Cup legacy (x2) 🌳 Coaching roots under Bednar & Desjardins 📈 Development meets winning 🤝 Family, loyalty & full-circle vibes

The AHL’s leading goal scorer is on the market. Will Matěj Blümel return—or take his one-timer to the NHL elsewhere? Plus: full rundown on RFAs, UFAs, and ATOs heading into July 1.

The biggest news in here: big changes to the Stars' September prospects tournament.

The ice at the rink has become water, and the book is shut on the 2024-25 Texas Stars season. In alternate world, the Stars spent this weekend in North Carolina, but it wasn't to be. But along they way, they fought tooth and nail to make it a memorable season for their fans.

SERIES PREVIEW: The Abbotsford #Canucks and Texas Stars duel for a Calder Cup Finals berth starting tomorrow night inside the Abbotsford Centre. Big thanks to @100degreehockey.bsky.social for providing great insight on the mysterious Stars team – www.abbynews.com/sports/serie...

Playoff hockey is back, baby. Chris Chambers talks about the matchup ahead of tonight's 7 PM puck drop.

The man they call Petro is providing steady contributions to the Dallas Stars playoff run. And his goal in Game 3 has the possibility of becoming a momentum-swinging moment.

Stephen Thomson of the @theahl.com joined us ahead of morning skate today to present Curtis with the Yanick Dupré Memorial Award 👏

Captain's Kids is a great program and it, and other charitable work, earned McKenzie league-wide humanitarian honors this year.

Part 2 of my adventure as a hockey romance novel editor!

I'm a hockey romance novel editor now... When author Debbie Charles reached out asking for technical accuracy help, I was in.

From Nicholas Kingman: Cameron Hughes has gone to the Calder Cup Finals each of the last two years. Now he is bringing that experience to Texas as they start the playoffs tonight.

I talked to Neil Graham before Texas left for Grand Rapids on the matchup, the team, reflecting on 72 games and injury diagnoses.

Blümel is the first Texas Star to ever claim the trophy.

Matěj Blümel makes the AHL's First All-Star Team after setting a team record for goals.

The fact that the list was simply a 1-2-3 of the top scoring players at each skater position gives a decent indication that Hryckowian could also be the league's rookie of the year.

Texas has to win both games and get help. Here's how they win the division.

Three games in 48 hours, all on the road. Here's how Texas prepares.

7-0-0 in March for Remi...

The Texas Stars have made the playoffs 11 times in 14 chances. Never missed in back-to-back years. Three trips to the finals. Rock-solid culture, smart leadership, and a little Texas sunshine.

Winning is fun when you know the secret! @100degreehockey.bsky.social creator Stephen Meserve joined @hitzicestat.bsky.social for Stargazing's spring @texasstars.bsky.social update - just as the T-Stars punch their playoffs ticket. Join us, won't you? We're presented by BetOnline.

I would love to see as many of you as can make it out at tomorrow's Round Rock Public Library's Local Author Meet and Greet. Selling and signing copies of 2023's "We Win Here", co-authored with @seanshapiro.bsky.social, and talking hockey 'til the cows come home!

The American Hockey League is not a charter airplane league. Southwest's change to baggage policy will have a real impact on how teams plan for road trips. Exactly how many bags travel with a team on a road trip? Would you believe it's upwards of 75 not counting carryons and personal items?

Using research to not fall for anecdotal fallacy 💪

Even with league-leading point totals, Blümel’s play keeping the puck out of the net is what will put him in the show.

How Players Can Still Move After Today's NHL Trade Deadline

Proud of this one on Charlie Kaser, Texas' head equipment manager, that I've been cooking on since last season.

Chris Chambers writes about the factors that have the Texas Stars leading the Central Division.

Ben Kraws has skated a path with many stops to make it to the pros. Nicholas Kingman caught up with the goalie during the team's visit to Texas.

Cameron Hughes now ranks 18th in league scoring. His 8-point week certainly helped!

From player to scout, Matt Mangene has come full circle with the Dallas Stars organization. 100 Degree Hockey sat down with the former Texas Star to talk about the 2018 Calder Cup Finals, life after playing and his journey into scouting.

I can't schedule posts here yet... but! 2400 words with a former Texas Star on life after his playing career and reminiscing about the 2018 Calder Cup Finals. Tomorrow morning!

Texas took only one point out of this weekend's matchups against surging Chicago. It's a disappointing result as both were one-goal games and Texas has been excellent on home ice this year. Friday: www.100degreehockey.com/2024/12/star... Saturday: www.100degreehockey.com/2024/12/wolv...

Here comes the boom, Dallas.

Former Texas Star Oskar Bäck Continues to Build in His New Role in Dallas From Nicholas Kingman's trip to Dallas v. Calgary

The man they call Tony racked up 8 points last week and earned AHL Player of the Week honors.

Christian Chambers comin' in hot with a big analysis of Lian Bichsel's progress toward NHL readiness. The big man is making big strides.

I spoke with Texas head coach Neil Graham yesterday afternoon, two games into their season-long six game road trip. He offered thoughts on what's different about long road trips, the strength of the opponents in this trip and some praise for recent Dallas callup Justin Hryckowian.