Texas Stars goaltender Magnus Hellberg stands ready against the Coachella Valley Firebirds

Third Period Surge Propels Firebirds Past Stars

PALM DESERT, California - The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, saw a dominant first period spoiled Thursday in a 6-4 loss to the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Acrisure Arena. The Stars got things started early, scoring 31 seconds into the contest. Defenseman Lian Bichsel netted the Stars' fastest goal to start a game this season on a point shot through a screen. Ian McKinnon tied thin... Full Story