Defending Big D, a Dallas Stars community

Please forgive a very busy day at work (and LOST postgame) for the lack of content today. In the mean time, think a good thought for the Texas Stars tonight because they need all the good thoughts they can get. It's been six periods of hockey since someone not named Jamie Benn scored a goal for this team. While Benn is the ultimate ringer in this tournament, he still needs help. Visit Hundred Degree Hockey for Stephen's take on the action, and some notes on shots on goal that are not encouraging. As usual, you can watch the game at theahl.com for $10, and you can listen to the broadcast for free. Win or lose, I thank the Stars for giving me something to hold onto practically all the way to June. It's definitely helped make the off-season more bearable thus far. Soon the hockey will stop altogether and the real boredom begins.

Don't forget, Jamie Benn and the gang take on the Hamilton Bulldogs today at 1:00pm CDT. The Bulldogs took game 1 by a score of 3-2 in overtime and the Stars are looking to steal one up north before coming back to Texas. You can read a preview at the Texas Stars official site, and get updates as always from Hundred Degree Hockey. The game can be viewed on The AHL's official site for a one time charge of $10.