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.
Can the Dallas Stars Win the Stanley Cup This Year?
“Strive to be better than you were yesterday.”— James Gordon The Dallas Stars can certainly strive to be better than they were yesterday. Last season, Dallas advanced to the Western Conference Final but fell in six games against the top-seeded and eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. I predicted the Stars would win in six […]
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Player Profile: Jake Oettinger
This past Saturday, Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger played in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto. Oettinger returned to NHL action when the Stars hosted the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center on January 12th. Although the Predators spoiled Oettinger’s return from a lower-body […]
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Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals | 01/27/2024
The Dallas Stars concluded the brief, two-game homestand with a home game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon. The Stars defeated the Capitals 5-4 in the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Dallas improved to 30-13-6, while Washington fell to 22-18-7. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Tyler Seguin, Mason Marchment, Matt […]
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Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks | 01/25/2024
The Dallas Stars returned to the Metroplex to get quacking while welcoming the Anaheim Ducks with good old Southern hospitality. Thomas Harley scored just 38 seconds into overtime to lift the Stars to a 4-3 win over the Ducks at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Dallas improved to 29-13-6, while Anaheim fell to […]
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Hockey Isn’t For Everyone, At Least Not For Now
The NHL says they’ll do one thing and then not follow through. Hockey isn’t for everyone, and it’s especially not for minorities. Well, at least not for now. Here are three reasons why. Racist events continue to happen in hockey at all levelsI won’t go into detail about the laundry list of racist incidents at […]
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Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings | 01/23/2024
The Dallas Stars wrapped up the four-game road trip at the Detroit Red Wings, hoping for two points. The Stars held on for a 5-4 win over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Dallas improved to 28-13-6, while Detroit fell to 24-18-5. Since Tuesday’s game was the last on the road before the NHL […]
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Dallas Stars Weekend Recap | 01/20-21/2024
The Dallas Stars played two away games on the East Coast this weekend. Here are the recaps for both games. Saturday, January 20, 2024 The Dallas Stars played the first game against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. The Stars downed the Devils 6-2 at the Prudential Center. Dallas improved to 27-13-5, while New Jersey […]
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NHL Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Philadelphia Flyers | 01/18/2024
The Dallas Stars opened a four-game road trip with an away game at the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. But the Stars got blown out by the Flyers 5-1 at the Wells Fargo Center. Dallas fell to 26-13-5, while Philadelphia improved to 25-14-6. No changes were made to the Stars’ starting lineup, which featured Jani Hakanpää, Tyler […]
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Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings | 01/16/2024
The Dallas Stars returned home and looked to string together two wins in a row with a win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Stars defeated the Kings 5-1 at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Dallas improved to 26-12-5, while Los Angeles fell to 21-12-8. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Jason Robertson, Wyatt […]
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Opinion: Is the PWHL Set Up for Success?
It’s important to try new things in life. If you’re a professional hockey fan, you might want to check out the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). In case you didn’t know, the PWHL was founded on August 29, 2023, and consists of six teams (three American and three Canadian). The PWHL’s inaugural game was held […]
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