Photo by Steven St. John / Tribune

Among empty seats at the Santa Ana Star Center, Scorpions fan Caleb Perry, 9, celebrates his team's first goal against the Laredo Bucks. The Scorpions have been a success on the ice, where after Friday's win they trail Laredo 2-1 in the conference finals. Off the ice, however, there is room for improvement. "I don't like putting numbers on things," said Scorpions President Dave Ellett of the team's financial performance this year, "but let's say we missed our goals somewhat."