They certainly are not nearly as formidable this year. Last year they were built to establish hockey in Austin (Cedar Park) and had a roster full of veterans. This year they gutted that team of expensive, older pieces and made it about kids, which is what an AHL affiliate is supposed to be about anyway. They got back to the post-seasons and I think they have a decent shot to get to round 2, but beyond that... Don't know.
I hope to make it down there for at least one game before they're done. Not sure yet.
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