Author: Ana Kieu

Ana Kieu is a journalist by trade. Her love for sports shows in her writing, editing, and podcasting work. She writes about the NHL for Inside The Rink.

Dallas Stars Weekday Recap | 04/09-11/2024

This week, the Dallas Stars returned home to open a four-game homestand to close out the 2023-24 NHL season. The Stars hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday and the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Here’s my Stars Weekday Recap for your information. Tuesday, April 9 The Stars welcomed the Sabres to the American Airlines Center on […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche | 04/07/2024

The Dallas Stars concluded their two-game road trip with a brief visit to the Mile High City to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Stars beat the Avalanche 7-4 at Ball Arena on Sunday. Dallas improved to 49-20-9, while Colorado fell to 48-24-6. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks | 04/06/2024

On Saturday, Mavrik Bourque made his NHL debut in the Dallas Stars‘ game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Stars lost 3-2 to the Blackhawks at the United Center. Dallas fell to 48-20-9, while Chicago improved to 23-48-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Mavrik Bourque, Logan Stankoven, Thomas Harley, Jamie Benn, and Scott Wedgewood. […]

Matt Duchene Named Dallas Stars Bill Masterton Trophy Nominee

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene was named the Bill Masterson trophy nominee on Friday. Duchene, 33, is a left-handed center and right wing from Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. Duchene’s nomination came at a rather unexpected time as some, if not most, of the hockey world, were uncertain if the 33-year-old would improve the Stars’ scoring […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers | 04/03/2024

The Dallas Stars returned home to host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Stars shutout the Oilers 5-0 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas improved to 48-19-9, while Edmonton fell to 45-24-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson, and Jake Oettinger. Oettinger stopped all 35 […]

Player Profile: Wyatt Johnston

Wyatt Johnston is no longer just a promising prospect for the Dallas Stars. Johnston, 21, is a right-handed center who recently reached 100 NHL points on Saturday, March 30. Here’s what you need to know about the Canadian forward who became one of the most essential Stars today. Early Life in CanadaWyatt Johnston was born […]

Dallas Stars’ Pacific Northwest Recap | 03/28-30/2024

The Dallas Stars were in the Pacific Northwest for two games, one against the Vancouver Canucks and the other against the Seattle Kraken, on Thursday and Saturday. Here’s my Stars’ Pacific Northwest recap. Thursday, March 28 The Dallas Stars stopped by Vancouver, B.C., to take on the Vancouver Canucks. The Stars defeated the Canucks 3-1 […]

Stars Are Scoring at a Record Pace, so What’s Next?

The Dallas Stars have been scoring at a record pace. Last November, Dallas was on pace for a team-record seven 20-goal scorers. Fast forward to March 26, when the Stars took on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center, won by a final of 6-3, and reached seven NHL players who scored at least […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks | 03/26/2024

The Dallas Stars traveled northwest to San Jose, Calif., to take on the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. The Stars won a wild game against the Sharks 6-3 at the SAP Center in the final game of the season series. Dallas improved to 45-19-9, while San Jose fell to 16-47-8. The Stars’ starting lineup […]

Player Profile: Jani Hakanpää

Jani Hakanpää is a Finnish right-handed defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars. However, Hakanpää hasn’t always been a Dallas Star. Here’s what you need to know about the 31-year-old defenseman you love, like, or hate. Finnish Career BeginningsJani Hakanpää, 31, was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on March 31, 1992. Hakanpää stands at 6’7″ and […]