Considering that the Texas Stars are still a fairly new team (they started play in 2009), the dedication and support that they receive from their fan base is quite impressive. The immediate and sustaining success most likely has something to do with that, but the fans really show up for their team:
The past few games have made it clear how much the fans appreciate the team. For Game 6 of the Western Conference Final, Texas drew more than 6,000 in attendance with fewer than two days of notice to sell tickets for a holiday Monday, something atypical for AHL teams.