Credit: Photo by John Anderson

After clinching their first-ever American Hockey League South Division title, the Stars then secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference (also for the first time ever) and will play the No. 8 seeded Milwaukee Admirals in round one of the 2013 Calder Cup playoffs. Right winger Colton Sceviour led the squad in many categories this season, including points, with 52 (21 goals, 31 assists), and center Travis Morin had the team high in assists (32). They’ll lead Texas into its third playoff appearance in only four years of existence. The Stars host games three through five of the first round at the Cedar Park Center (games four and five if necessary). All road and home games broadcast live via the Stars website. Tickets on sale now at www.texasstarshockey.com. Vs. Milwaukee: Wed., May 1, 7:30pm; Fri., May 3, 7:30pm; Sat., May 4, 7pm. Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, 512/600-5000. $11-64 plus fees.

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