Ken Hitchcock moved into a tie with Al Arbour for the third-most wins in NHL history when the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Tuesday. It was Hitchcock’s 782nd career win, moving his all-time record to 782-476-199. On Tuesday morning Hitchcock was asked about potentially tying Arbour, who passed away in 2015 […]
Tyler Pitlick embracing new opportunities on Stars penalty kill
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 […]
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 […]
Stars Daily October 9: Waiver watch with Adam Cracknell
The Dallas Stars put Adam Cracknell on waivers on Sunday. It’s a move that was made to create some roster flexibility and likely means that Julius Honka will make his season debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. The Stars may need another forward before Tuesday. Martin Hanzal is dealing with a lower-body injury, […]