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Keeping the seat warm for Strader: How Reaugh, Ludwig are gearing up to call Stars game this year

Rex C. Curry/Special Contributor

Daryl "Razor" Reaugh, left, and Dave Strader talk about the upcoming hockey season to people attending "Party in the Park" at Klyde Warren Park on Friday, July 10, 2015. (Rex C. Curry/Special Contributor)

Craig Ludwig studied his notes and pored over statistics Monday afternoon, cramming for one of the biggest tests of his life.

"I know Razor is doing the same thing, so I'm just trying to keep up," Ludwig said.

The former Stars defenseman and current announcer will step into the analyst's chair Tuesday night in the only preseason run-through of a new broadcasting arrangement.