This isn’t a hockey story. It’s the story about a young actor from Ajax, Ontario who discovered his talent after other work brought him to to the greater DFW area. And after a couple breaks worked out his way, a star was born on the American Airlines Center video board back in October. Hey @dallasstars […]
Defining Play: Stars kill off key power play early in second period
There were quite a few plays that would qualify as “defining plays” in the Dallas Stars 6-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. We could easily pick any of the six goals, including a pair by Tyler Pitlick, but the Stars penalty kill early in the second period was quietly one of […]
Defining Play: Jamie Benn ties it with hard work and a bit of luck
Alexander Radulov was the big story in Saturday’s 4-2 win for the Dallas Stars, and deservedly so. The Russian forward scored twice in the final three minutes, including the game-winning goal, helping the Stars to a key Central Division win. But the Stars aren’t in that position without the work of their captain, Jamie Benn, […]
MORNING SKATE: Bishop set to face childhood team, Hanzal questionable vs. Blues
DALLAS — When Ben Bishop is introduced at American Airlines Center before home games he’s introduced as a native of Denver, Colorado. But that’s only half true. Bishop was born in Denver, but only spent eight months of his life as a resident of Colorado. A more accurate home town would be St. Louis. The […]
Hitch and millennials: Why Ken Hitchcock has to answer “why?” more often
FRISCO, Texas — Ken Hitchcock doesn’t go into the locker room after the game anymore. Hitchcock estimated he’s only entered the locker room “twice, maybe three times” this season after games — for example, after he won his 800th game and when he passed Al Arbour for third in NHL history, Stars captain Jamie Benn […]
Martin Hanzal starting to show signs of why Stars signed him to 3-year deal
DALLAS — It may have taken 37 games, but this is what Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill had in mind when he signed Martin Hanzal to a three-year, $14.25 million back in July. When the Stars needed a big penalty kill in overtime Hanzal was on the ice. When they needed a face-off win, […]