The Texas Stars lost a second straight game to the Rockford IceHogs on Friday, falling in a 5-4 decision despite an exciting comeback attempt in the final frame. Their effort in the first and second periods ultimately did them in and nearly sent a frustrated coach Neil Graham over the edge.
“You have to realize you're fighting for your life,” he said. “You gotta expect other teams are going to be coming with urgency at this point in the season. So if you don't play [the way we played in the third period] for 60 you're not gonna win games.