FRISCO, Texas — Two seasons ago Gemel Smith was watching the Idaho Steelheads battle the Allen Americans from the loge level at the Allen Events Center. It was a frustrating time for Smith, who was stuck as an injury scratch in the ECHL with a shoulder injury. He knew was going down the wrong path. […]
Stars Daily September 29: Remi Elie gets a seat upgrade
Throughout training camp RJ Umberger had a stall in the Dallas Stars locker room at the practice facility in Frisco. While it was always a long shot for Umberger to make the team as a tryout player, it was a nod of respect to an NHL veteran and former Ken Hitchcock disciple. When Umberger was […]
Stars new coaching staff could provide a fresh start for "bubble players" and defensemen
FRISCO, Texas — Changing head coaches is going to have some obvious impacts on the Dallas Stars this season. Ken Hitchcock, who replaced Lindy Ruff, is going to bring in a more disciplined system. There will be more attention to detail and offensive and defensive approaches will be tweaked by assistant coaches Stu Barnes and […]
Julius Honka gets first NHL goal as young Stars shine in 3-2 overtime victory
DALLAS — Before the third period started a couple teammates told Julius Honka it looked like he would get his first NHL goal on Tuesday night. It turned out to be the game winner as Honka blasted home a shot from the slot with 1:15 remaining in a 3-2 overtime victory. The goal was an […]
A year removed from ECHL demotion, Gemel Smith making most of NHL opportunities
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