The Texas Stars opened their preseason in San Antonio on Friday night with a 2-0 win against the Rampage. Forward Elgin Pearce, formerly of the Manitoba Moose, ended scoreless play in the third period with a goal from the slot. Winger Nick Caamano pitched in with a late power play tally to put the game away.
Philippe Desrosiers got the starting nod in net and answered with a 28 save shutout in kind. Though it is preseason, the effort was no small feat as the Stars spent ample time on the penalty kill in the first two periods.