Western Conference

Top 10 Dallas Stars/Minnesota North Stars Draft Busts

The Dallas Stars can’t afford another draft bust, but draft busts are inevitable in the NHL. The Stars aren’t a perfect team. The Dallas Stars and Minnesota North Stars have had some draft busts in Texas and the Twin Cities. That being said, I’d like to share my top ten Dallas Stars/Minnesota North Stars draft […]

Stars Take Down Lightning 8-1

The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning played the first game of their home-and-home series on Saturday afternoon. The Stars took down the Lightning 8-1 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas improved to 14-5-3, while Tampa Bay fell to 10-10-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Jani Hakanpää, Esa Lindell, Ty Dellandrea, Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn, and […]

Stars Fall to Flames 4-3 in Overtime

The Dallas Stars finished their two-game Western Canadian road trip with a game at the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The Stars, however, lost 4-3 to the Flames in overtime at the Scotiabank Saddledome after Nazem Kadri scored the game-winning goal at 1:01 of overtime. Dallas fell to 13-5-3, while Calgary improved to 10-10-3. Stars […]

History Of The ECHL: Idaho Steelheads

When Did They Come to Be? In 1996, the professional ice hockey team in Idaho officially became known as the Steelheads. They were in the West Coast Hockey League until 2003 when they officially became a part of the ECHL. Their original logo was chosen in a contest, one that involved many of the state’s […]

Stars Fall to Golden Knights 2-1 in Overtime

The Dallas Stars continued their homestand with a Thanksgiving Eve game and a Western Conference Finals rematch against the Vegas Golden Knights. But the Stars lost 6-3 to the Golden Knights at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night. Dallas fell to 12-4-2, while Vegas improved to 14-4-2. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 24 saves […]

Stars Bounce Back With 6-3 Win Over Rangers

The Dallas Stars looked to bounce back on Monday against the New York Rangers, and they did. The Stars defeated the Rangers 6-3 at the American Airlines Center. The Stars’ starting lineup was tweaked as it featured Jani Hakanpää, Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson, Evgenii Dadonov, Esa Lindell, and Scott Wedgewood. Wedgewood made 30 saves for […]

Stars’ Four-Game Win Streak Ends With 6-3 Loss to Avalanche

After three much-needed days off, the Dallas Stars resumed their five-game homestand with game No. 2 against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. The Stars had a fast start but later lost 6-3 to the Avalanche at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to 11-4-1, while Colorado improved to 11-5-0. The Stars’ starting lineup featured […]

Matt Duchene Lifts Stars to 4-3 Win Over Coyotes in OT

Tuesday was home sweet home for the Dallas Stars, who welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to the American Airlines Center. Matt Duchene scored a game-winning goal to lift the Stars to a 4-3 win over the Coyotes in overtime. Dallas improved to 11-3-1, while Arizona fell to 7-6-2. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 23 saves for […]

Stars Hold on to Defeat Jets 3-2 in Winnipeg

The Dallas Stars visited the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The Stars defeated the Jets 3-2 at the Canada Life Centre. Dallas improved to 9-3-1, while Winnipeg fell to 7-5-2. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves in a losing effort. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski, Roope Hintz, Ryan Suter, […]

Stars Return to Win Column With 5-2 Victory Over Blue Jackets

The Dallas Stars began a brief, three-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The Stars returned to the win column with a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Dallas improved to 8-3-1, while Columbus fell to 4-6-3. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Tyler Seguin, Ryan Suter, […]