Yesterday's media day brought out the throng of television cameras to the Cedar Park Center, putting the hot lights and wireless mics on the Texas Stars to quiz them about their first round matchup with Rockford.
Much of the conversation obviously centered around the Stars less-than-ideal record against the IceHogs in the season series, 0-3-1.
"Playoffs are a different season," Coach Laxdal reminded everyone. "I've been a part of teams where you don't beat a team in the regular season, and you end up beating them in the playoffs. There are going to be peaks and valleys.