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Inside Information | Local men’s professional sports teams Texas Stars The Texas Stars hockey team began its inaugural season last fall at the newly constructed Cedar Park Center. The Stars are the American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars. The team relocated to Cedar Park from Iowa and is composed of players from all over the world including the U.S., Canada, Russia and Finland. The relocation of the team, having it in the same state and just a few hours from its NHL affiliate, has been a big benefit. “It’s been huge for both teams. If Dallas needs someone, they can get them there pretty quickly,” said Josh Fisher, director of media relations for the Texas Stars. “It gives our guys a better chance of getting to the NHL and getting a chance to play than if they were far away. It also is good for us for branding with an in-state NHL team.” The Texas Stars inaugural season has been a winning one as the team finds itself in the Western Conference finals for the Calder Cup after beating Chicago in game seven of the second round of playoffs. Because of the Stars’ success and the league’s popularity in Central Texas, the team has enjoyed three sell-out crowds this season and have a nightly average attendance of 5,300 fans at each home game. “The Greater Austin area has Austin Toros The Austin Toros, an NBA development league team, ended a successful fifth season in Austin this April by playing in the conference finals. Two years ago the team, which was owned by private investors, was sold to the San Antonio Spurs. Since that time, the franchise has made it to the playoffs every year and holds the third-best record in the league. The Toros, one of only three teams owned by a parent NBA affiliate, compete against 15 other teams across the nation. Players have the opportunity to be called up to a parent team, and the NBA parent teams are able to assign players to the D-League. The basketball team makes its home at the Austin Convention Center where it plays all home games. The Toros’ seasons spans from November–April with playoffs during mid-April. Courtesy Ron Byrd enthusiastic sport fans that we hoped would embrace hockey, and they did,” Texas Stars President Rick McLaughlin said. “The City of Cedar Park presented the Texas Stars with a beautiful building and a great partnership, allowing us to play in a growing market.” Support from the community has been so promising that the team is already looking forward to next year, Fisher said. “I think it was big and it gives us something to work on to increase for next season,” he said. In trying to appeal to the community and its fan base, the Texas Stars have many promotions and special events for those who turn out for games, including giving away everything from Stars’ fleece blankets to sports water bottles to pennants and hockey pucks. Courtesy Chris Covatta/Getty Harrell Pkwy. 12th St. Trinity St. Cesar Chavez St. Loyola Ln. New Hope Dr. Texas Stars Hockey Ticket prices: $9–$50 Venue: Cedar Park Center 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park 467-8277 www.texasstarshockey.com Round Rock Express Ticket prices: $6–$14 Venue: The Dell Diamond 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock 255-2255 www.roundrockexpress.com N Avenue of the Stars Lamar Blvd. Austin Aztex 4th St. Palm Valley Blvd. Decker Ln. Red River St. Austin Toros Ticket prices: $8–$40, based on section Call for reserved seats Venue: Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin 236-8333 • www.austintoros.com 15th St. Shoal Creek Blvd. Ticket prices: $15 (adult), $12 (youth) $10 (group of 20 or more) Venue: House Park 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin 335-8881 • www.austinaztex.com I-35 Austin Turfcats Ticket prices: $8–$40 Venue: Travis County Exposition Center 7311 Decker Lane, Austin 929-8228 • www.turfcats.com N N N N Courtesy Round Rock Express Minor League Baseball gained a presence in Central Texas 10 years ago when the Round Rock Express team, the Triple-A affiliate for the Houston Astros, was established. Since then the team’s popularity continues to grow as it provides not just fun for the sports enthusiast, but also a place to take the whole family. “We have met the need for a fun, safe, affordable environment for families to spend time together,” said Laura Fragoso, director of marketing for the Express. One team goal is to provide entertainment for all ages, which the team does by providing a rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, and a swimming area for group rentals—all within The Dell Diamond for kids to enjoy throughout the game. There are also betweeninning promotions and games to keep the crowd involved. The Express gets its name from principal owner and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, who was nicknamed the “Ryan Express.” The Express attracted about 8,700 fans per night during the 2009 season and will welcome its seven millionth fan this season, Austin Aztex Community Impact Newspaper • impactnews.com May 2010 | 37 Round Rock Express The Austin Aztex soccer team began over a year ago when Phil Rawlins, a native of Stokeon-Trent in the U.K., saw a need in his new home. Rawlins found that Central Texas has about 30,000 kids playing soccer and 7,000 to 8,000 adults in leagues, but there was no professional league. So, in 2008 he formed a sister-club with the English Premier League team Stoke City, for which he sits on the board, and the Austin Aztex was formed. Their season runs from March to October. Austin Turfcats Compiled by Jenn Rains and Mary Tuma Fragoso said. “When the Express debuted and The Dell Diamond opened its gates in 2000, we had a vision of bringing something special to the game and to the fans,” said Reid Ryan, CEO and founder of the Round Rock Express. “The response of support from the community has been overwhelming.” Aside from popularity in the area, fans have seen many players go on to play in the Majors, as 114 players from the Express have done. The Express has also made playoff appearances four times during its first 10 seasons in Central Texas. Fans who come to the ballpark get the chance to enjoy special events and promotions almost every night of the week as the Express has Kids Days, half price group nights, special giveaways and “Thirsty Thursdays,” which offers discounted drinks. “Ryan Sanders Baseball is proud of the progress we have made in the Central Texas community, and fan enjoyment at the ballpark will continue to be our top priority,” Reid Ryan said. The Express’ season runs April to September. All home games are played at The Dell Diamond. Following an inaugural 2009 season, where the Austin Turfcats made it to the Southern Indoor Football League President’s Cup championship game, the Turfcats were accepted into the larger 25-team Indoor Football League. They play from February–June with home games at the Travis County Expo Center. Courtesy Patrick Meredith
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