A rising Stars squad faces a tough Rockford IceHogs club as they look to make it back-to-back championships in Central Texas. Questions loom about who will start in net and if Texas can overcome a rough season series against Rockford.
It hasn't been easy, but the postseason has returned to Cedar Park. For the fifth time in six years, Texas will march into the AHL playoffs. This time it is as the defending champions. That puts a target on your back, for sure.
The first round draw is the Rockford IceHogs (Chicago Blackhawks) in the four seed.