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.

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks | 01/13/2024

The Dallas Stars made a quick trip to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. The Stars beat the Blackhawks 3-1 at the United Center. Dallas improved to 25-12-5, while Chicago fell to 12-29-2. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Radek Faksa, Joel Hanley, Craig Smith, Thomas Harley, Sam Steel, and […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators | 01/12/2024

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Nashville Predators to the Metroplex on Friday night. Matt Duchene had a night with two points (one goal and one assist) against his former team, who bought him out during the 2023 NHL offseason, but the Stars lost to the Predators 6-3 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to […]

NHL Series Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild | 01/08-01/10/2024

On Monday night, the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild kicked off a home-and-home series at the Xcel Energy Center. The Stars visited the Wild first, and then the former returned to the American Airlines Center to host the latter. After the series, Dallas…, while Minnesota… Read on for further details. Monday, January 8 at 7:00 […]

5 People Who Influenced My Love for Hockey

Hockey isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay because football isn’t for everyone, either. For those unfamiliar with me, I grew up as a football fan first, with basketball and hockey in a virtual tie for second place. Hockey is exciting to watch as it’s an intense, fast-paced sport where players hit opponents, pass […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators | 01/06/2024

The Dallas Stars concluded the homestand with a Saturday night hockey game against the Nashville Predators. The Stars lost to the Predators 4-3 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to 22-11-5, while Nashville improved to 22-17-1. Predators goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves for a win. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Mason Marchment, Tyler […]

Dallas Stars All-Star Representative

2024 is a new year and a fresh start for all of us, including Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, whose nickname is Otter. Before the puck drop in the Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche game on Thursday night, Oettinger was named an NHL All-Star for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at the Scotiabank Arena in […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche | 01/04/2024

The Dallas Stars hosted the Colorado Avalanche in a Thursday night hockey game. But the Stars lost 5-4 to the Avalanche in overtime at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to 22-10-5, while Colorado improved to 25-11-3. Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves for a road win. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens | 01/02/2024

The Dallas Stars looked to win three games in a row with a win over the Montreal Canadiens — who tried to snap a three-game losing skid — to ring in the New Year on a positive note. Unfortunately, the Stars failed to stay hot and lost to the Canadiens 4-3 at the American Airlines […]

Player Profile: Mavrik Bourque

Who is Mavrik Bourque? Here is a player profile with the lowdown on Bourque. Bourque was drafted 30th overall in the first round by the Dallas Stars in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old center was born on January 8, 2002, in Plessisville, Quebec, Canada, and is a Dallas Stars prospect forward after signing […]

Player Profile: Logan Stankoven

“Who is Logan Stankoven?” you ask. Logan Stankoven is a Dallas Stars prospect center and right winger. Stankoven was drafted 47th overall in the second round by the Dallas Stars in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward was born on February 26, 2003, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Stankoven has played for the […]