The Stars had a chance for a four-point game against fifth place Stockton tonight, and it was the Heat who made the most of the sitatuion. The visitors claimed two points via an overtime win. Texas earned a point but missed on a chance to put a stranglehold on the fourth spot in their last game with their closest competitor for the final berth.
"For me, we have to play a certain way," said Coach Derek Laxdal. "It's connecting shifts, passes and energy. We had a lot of loose connections tonight. It wasn't an energized game. I think we got what we deserved tonight.