Texas Stars Prep for Opening Night with New Faces, Same Goal

Western Conference Title Defense Starts on Friday Night in Cedar Park

Nicholas Caamano screens the goalie in the preseason game last weekend. (Credit: Texas Stars) This is not the same team that took Toronto to seven games in the Finals last season. It never is in the AHL. Success, especially deep in the playoffs, brings new opportunity for players and coaches alike. Texas starts the season with a crop of fresh faces, many long in gestation as Dallas draft picks.

“We’ve got a whole new staff and 10 or 11 new guys,” said Texas Stars head coach Derek Laxdal. “The guys coming in know the rich history of the team, being in the finals three out of the nine years. For some of these new guys, this…