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.

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 […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Arizona Coyotes | 03/24/2024

The Dallas Stars were in Tempe, Ariz., to take on the Arizona Coyotes and string together three consecutive wins. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 4-2 at Mullett Arena. Dallas improved to 44-19-9, while Arizona fell to 29-37-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Tyler Seguin, Mason Marchment, Matt Duchene, Thomas Harley, and Jake Oettinger. […]

Opinion: Jamie Benn Is Still Good

Jamie Benn has been with the Dallas Stars his entire NHL career thus far. Benn has served as the Dallas Stars’ captain since September 19, 2013, after being named the team’s sixth captain in franchise history. Although there’s a chance that Jamie Benn, 34, might not finish his NHL career in Dallas, I’ll focus on […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | 03/22/2024

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the American Airlines Center for a Friday night hockey game. The Stars ended the five-game homestand with a 5-2 win over the Penguins. Dallas improved to 43-19-9, while Pittsburgh fell to 30-30-9. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson, […]

Player Profile: Esa Lindell

Esa Lindell is a defenseman and an alternate captain for the Dallas Stars. Lindell had to adjust to the Stars’ defensive line changes throughout the past two seasons. Here’s what else you need to know about the Finnish blueliner. From Finland With LoveEsa Lindell, 29, was born in Helsinki, Finland, on May 23, 1994. Esa’s […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes | 03/20/2024

After some much-needed time off, the Dallas Stars welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to the American Airlines Center and hosted the team’s annual Pride Night. The Dallas Stars Foundation sold some Pride Night-themed pucks and hosted a Pride Night Happy Hour for the fans. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night. Dallas improved to […]

Player Profile: Miro Heiskanen

Love him or hate him, Miro Heiskanen is here to stay. The Finnish defenseman and alternate captain is a regular on the Dallas Stars roster. The 24-year-old is in the third year of an eight-year, $67.6 million contract, including a full no-movement clause over the final four years, with the Stars until the end of […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings | 03/16/2024

The Dallas Stars immortalized Mike Modano with a statue on Victory Plaza and righted the ship with a win over the Los Angeles Kings — and that they did. The Stars defeated the Kings 4-1 at the American Airlines Center on Saturday night. Dallas improved to 41-19-9, while Los Angeles fell to 34-22-11. The Stars’ […]