DALLAS — Before this season Tyler Pitlick had rarely played shorthanded hockey as a professional. In both the AHL and the NHL, Pitlick’s experience killing penalties had been limited to preseason games and the occasional shift when there was an offensive zone draw late in the kill. But that hasn’t stopped Dallas Stars coach Ken […]
Remi Elie's "made to order" NHL game makes an immediate impact in Stars victory
DALLAS — If not for the contract situation Remi Elie likely would have made the Dallas Stars roster out of training camp. And after two games the Stars made a move and waived Adam Cracknell to make sure Elie would be in the lineup when they hosted the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Stars coach […]
Morning Skate: Daley returns to Dallas, Honka and Elie to make season debuts
DALLAS — Trevor Daley didn’t know how to navigate the visiting locker room at American Airlines Center. For all the time he spent in the building in his career, the former Dallas Star had never visited the AAC as part of the visiting team. That will change tonight when the Detroit Red Wings visit the […]
Stars Daily October 10: Trevor Daley finally returns to Dallas
Trevor Daley is finally returning to the American Airlines Center, meaning the Stars will finally get to run the tape on a tribute video this evening. Daley played for the Stars from 2003 to 2015 before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He was traded from Chicago to the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2015-16 season […]
For Gemel Smith mental strength goes a long way when dealing with racism in hockey
Throughout his hockey career Gemel Smith has developed a thick skin. The 23-year-old Dallas Stars forward tends to ignore outside distractions, doesn’t let the little things bother him, and has found peace focussing solely on the parts of his game that he can control. It’s an essential approach for Smith, who needed thick skin growing […]
Adam Cracknell says goodbye to the Stars, excited for opportunity with Rangers
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars said goodbye to Adam Cracknell after practice Monday. Cracknell, a veteran depth forward, was claimed on waivers by the New York Rangers. Cracknell went into Stars general manager Jim Nill’s office around 10:45 a.m. and found out about the claim. “I think it’s exciting, I know it’s an opportunity […]