The Tacoma Stars started 2019 with a two-game road trip to Texas, which saw them face off against El Paso and Rio Grande Valley. Unfortunately neither result went for the Stars, dropping them to 4-3 on the season.
Results
El Paso 9
Tacoma 7
The Stars first traveled to El Paso for a date with the Coyotes. A back-and-forth first half saw Tacoma trailing by a goal, 4-3. The Stars fought back in the third frame and led entering the fourth quarter, but four El Paso goals would eventually down the Tacoma.