The Texas Stars seem loose and ready for their first round matchup with the Ontario Reign, kicking off Thursday night at home. The players were jovial on the ice and seemed relaxed as they talked with the assembled media about the task ahead of them. Coach Derek Laxdal, Travis Morin and Curtis McKenzie spoke in the scrum, but 100 Degree Hockey grabbed a 1-on-1 with Brian Flynn that will roll out tomorrow.
Here are some high level topics from the day.
Getting out of the first round
Texas has made the playoffs in 3 of 4 years since the Calder Cup but hasn't yet emerged from the first round.