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Covering the Texas Stars of the AHL since 2009. Hockey news that goes beyond the box score. http://100degreehockey.com Get your copy of the only book about the Texas Stars: http://WeWinHere.com

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Die Ziegelwand: Arno Tiefensee Continues to Impress in His North American Rookie Season Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Die Ziegelwand continues to stand tall!

Arno Tiefensee was unstoppable in back‑to‑back starts, posting a .946 SV% and helping Texas sweep the Admirals.

Nicholas Kingman asks: Can this German rookie be the next big Texas net story?

06.01.2026 19:58 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Between Self-Doubt and Redemption, Texas Stars Search for Spark Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Watching "The West Wing" the other night, I saw the Texas Stars clearly in the narrative.

"I don't understand what's happening. There's no blood going to it."

On self-doubt and the Texas Stars.

28.10.2025 17:36 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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What’s Wrong With the Texas Stars? Staff Writers Single Out Stability, Scoring and Swagger Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

What’s Wrong With the Texas Stars?

Commentary from...
Nicholas Kingman on stability
Chris Chambers on scoring
Rochelle Zimmerman on swagger

22.10.2025 18:54 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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The Bruce Boudreau Award The Bruce Boudreau Award

So I created an AHL award.

Years ago, I had the idea to recognize great AHL players who aren't on NHL contracts. Today, a group of league media is launching The Bruce Boudreau Award.

The highlight was an interview with Boudreau. I'm incredibly proud to finally get this out.

boudreauaward.com

02.10.2025 13:16 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Four Key Texas Stars to Start the Season on Injured List Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Who is going to be available in Game 1? Not everyone, it turns out.

17.09.2025 19:42 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Out of Seats, Not Out of Ideas: Idaho Steelheads' 69-Game Sellout Streak Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

“Boise, just like Austin, is a destination place in our league. At first blush, people from the East are thinking we still have covered wagons and outhouses, but I think it's gotten around now that Boise is a special place."

19.08.2025 14:07 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you, Robert.

13.08.2025 19:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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100 Degree Hockey Mourns the Passing of Former Writer Michael Owen Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

I always found that Michael knew ten times as many people at the H-E-B Center than I did simply because of his chatty and outgoing nature. I think I made more random connections during his 3 years thanks to Michael's introductions as he roamed through the arena and said hello to anyone and everyone.

13.08.2025 18:51 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Stephen Meserve Named Featured Author at Giddings Word Wrangler Book Festival Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Really proud to be selected for the Word Wrangler Book Festival in Giddings. See you there?

12.08.2025 21:13 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We Need Your Help for the Summer Glossary Update Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Every summer, we take another look at the glossary to update it and make sure it's still accurate.

This summer, we also wanted to ask everyone here what concepts you want to know about and questions you have for the glossary.

05.08.2025 15:21 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Michael Karow Signs First Three-Year Deal in Texas Stars History Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Karow Signs First Three-Year Deal in Texas Stars History

“To be able to secure that stability for three years for my family with a newborn on the way, it's big.”

31.07.2025 18:35 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We Got Rid of Ads Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

At this point, we trigger a very small ad payout once every other year.

So the negative experience for you, the reader and entire reason the site exists, is not worth the extra few dollars in the annual budget.

29.07.2025 14:26 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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On Press Passes and Seeing Your Name Where It Belongs Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

First-year staff writer Autumn Limas reflects on the season and what's in a name for her.

22.07.2025 14:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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From Podcasting to Journalism: Year One of Covering the Texas Stars Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

"I came into the year just looking to satisfy my hunger for hockey, and I'm leaving with a sense of responsibility to cover this great team to the best of my ability."

Chris Chambers reflects on year one with 100 Degree Hockey.

18.07.2025 14:57 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Full Circle and Forward: Toby Petersen’s Return to Lead the Texas Stars Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Here’s why Toby Petersen’s return to the @texasstars.bsky.social matters👇
🏆 Calder Cup legacy (x2)
🌳 Coaching roots under Bednar & Desjardins
📈 Development meets winning
🤝 Family, loyalty & full-circle vibes

14.07.2025 14:37 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Pen to Paper: A Look at Texas Stars' Pending Free Agents Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

The AHL’s leading goal scorer is on the market.
Will Matěj Blümel return—or take his one-timer to the NHL elsewhere?

Plus: full rundown on RFAs, UFAs, and ATOs heading into July 1.

26.06.2025 17:43 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Welcome to Summer: Mapping Out The Big Dates on the Journey to October Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

The biggest news in here: big changes to the Stars' September prospects tournament.

24.06.2025 15:20 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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They Gave Them Hell: A Season of Fight and Resilience Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

The ice at the rink has become water, and the book is shut on the 2024-25 Texas Stars season.

In alternate world, the Stars spent this weekend in North Carolina, but it wasn't to be.

But along they way, they fought tooth and nail to make it a memorable season for their fans.

16.06.2025 21:50 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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SERIES PREVIEW: Abbotsford Canucks, Texas Stars duel for Calder Cup Finals berth AHL Western Conference Finals open Thursday (May 29) inside the Abbotsford Centre

SERIES PREVIEW: The Abbotsford #Canucks and Texas Stars duel for a Calder Cup Finals berth starting tomorrow night inside the Abbotsford Centre.

Big thanks to @100degreehockey.bsky.social for providing great insight on the mysterious Stars team –

www.abbynews.com/sports/serie...

29.05.2025 02:59 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Texas Stars Seek Redemption Against Admirals in Central Division Final Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Playoff hockey is back, baby.

Chris Chambers talks about the matchup ahead of tonight's 7 PM puck drop.

15.05.2025 15:42 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Alex Petrovic Has Found a Second Coming in Dallas Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

The man they call Petro is providing steady contributions to the Dallas Stars playoff run.

And his goal in Game 3 has the possibility of becoming a momentum-swinging moment.

13.05.2025 13:25 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Stephen Thomson of the @theahl.com joined us ahead of morning skate today to present Curtis with the Yanick Dupré Memorial Award 👏

09.05.2025 16:21 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Stars Captain Curtis McKenzie Earns Dupré Award, Named AHL's Man of the Year for Charitable Work Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Captain's Kids is a great program and it, and other charitable work, earned McKenzie league-wide humanitarian honors this year.

09.05.2025 15:20 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Strangest Email I Said Yes To: Turns Out I’m a Hockey Romance Novel Editor Now (Part 2) Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Part 2 of my adventure as a hockey romance novel editor!

08.05.2025 16:18 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Strangest Email I Said Yes To: Turns Out I’m a Hockey Romance Novel Editor Now (Part 1) Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

I'm a hockey romance novel editor now...

When author Debbie Charles reached out asking for technical accuracy help, I was in.

07.05.2025 14:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cameron Hughes' Veteran Experience Key to the Texas Stars' Postseason Success Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

From Nicholas Kingman: Cameron Hughes has gone to the Calder Cup Finals each of the last two years. Now he is bringing that experience to Texas as they start the playoffs tonight.

29.04.2025 17:17 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Neil Graham One-on-One: Playoff-Bound Texas Stars Navigate Rest, Readiness, and Injury Return Timelines Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

I talked to Neil Graham before Texas left for Grand Rapids on the matchup, the team, reflecting on 72 games and injury diagnoses.

29.04.2025 16:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Matěj Blümel Captures AHL's Goal Scoring Crown as Texas Awaits Grand Rapids Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Blümel is the first Texas Star to ever claim the trophy.

21.04.2025 18:42 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Matěj Blümel Named to AHL’s First All-Star Team Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

Matěj Blümel makes the AHL's First All-Star Team after setting a team record for goals.

17.04.2025 20:12 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Justin Hryckowian Named to AHL's All-Rookie Team Since 2009, 100 Degree Hockey has been the premier source for Texas Stars news and hockey coverage in Austin, Texas.

The fact that the list was simply a 1-2-3 of the top scoring players at each skater position gives a decent indication that Hryckowian could also be the league's rookie of the year.

16.04.2025 19:20 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0