The Texas Stars battled back all night but were ultimately overcome by their division foe, the Grand Rapid Griffins, as they were defeated 6-4 in an offensive slugfest. The Stars tied the game up twice and nearly a third time late in the third period with the goalie pulled. The loss moves the Stars down to third in the Central Division, just two points behind Grand Rapids.
Matu011bj Blümel scored two goals and an assist in the contest. He was the most impactful offensive player for the Texas Stars. Late in the third period, Blümel even had three chances to tie the game and earn the hat trick, but like the team, he came up just short.