NHL
Game Reaction: Stars Fall to Sabres in Buffalo
It’s no secret the Stars have struggled in Buffalo this millenium. It’s ironic that the place all Stars fans remember with such fondness, thanks to Brett Hull’s triple-OT win in the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals, now is a source of (at least budding) frustration and loss. After Wednesday’s 5-3 loss, Dallas is 0-4-1 in... »
Game Reaction: Stars Edge Capitals in OT
The Stars win over the Capitals tonight was necessary. This team needs their morale boosted in the locker room, the faith in their goalie restored, and the points in the standings. The last was an immediate improvement, but if they can take their successes from tonight and move forward with them, it should go... »
Despite Defensive Woes, Stars Show Promise
For a blog that covers hockey in Texas, I’ll sadly admit that I touch on our very own Dallas Stars only occasionally. There are several reasons for this, not one of them being that I don’t want to talk about them. As most of my friends and family will gladly tell you, I’m a... »
Stars Get Revenge in Shutout Over Nashville
The Nashville Predators were reeling a bit coming into last night’s game against the Stars. The Predators had lost two games in a row; the last, a punishing loss to Edmonton, 6-1. So, I was optimistic for the Stars to finally get a home win for this season. Nashville had denied the Stars that win... »
Three Players Assigned to Idaho Steelheads
The Dallas Stars organization has assigned three players to their affiliate in the ECHL, the Idaho Steelheads, today. The Stars assigned goaltender Richard Bachmann to Idaho, while the AHL’s Texas Stars sent forward Brad Miller and defenseman Brendan Milnamow. Here’s the press release from the Steelheads: *** (Boise, ID) – The NHL’s Dallas Stars announced that... »
Americans Goalie Chris Whitley Makes Red Wings Prospects Camp Debut
The Allen Americans sent out a press release this morning about their goaltender Chris Whitley, who had his NHL prospects camp debut with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Whitley and the Red Wings lost the game, 4-3 to the New York Rangers prospects, but Americans head coach Dwight Mullins was pleased with... »
Stars Preview at “Puck Daddy” is Solid, Team Rates Lukewarm
The preview of the 2009-2010 season for the Dallas Stars has been posted on Yahoo’s hockey blog, “Puck Daddy”. Resident hockey guru Greg Wyshynski gives the Stars solid marks, and predicts they’ll be vying for one of the Western Conference’s coveted playoff spots next April, but nothing is a lock. I think that’s a... »
Laredo Bucks’ Darryl Smith to Attend NHL Camp for Atlanta Thrashers
The Laredo Bucks have announced that 2008-2009 CHL Rookie of the Year, Darryl Smith, will be attending the NHL Prospects Camp in Traverse City, MI, for the Atlanta Thrashers. Smith was signed to a “PTO” (player try out) contract, and will be part of the Atlanta team for September 6th – 10th. The Thrashers... »
Dallas Stars Name Charlie Huddy Assistant Coach
The Stars announced on Tuesday they have hired Charlie Huddy as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Huddy has an impressive background as a player, being only one of seven players to have skated for all five Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oiler teams. He has been an assistant coach with Edmonton since 2000,... »
Phoenix Coyotes Invite Justin Bowers to Rookie Camp
Justin Bowers, one of the original three signings for the Allen Americans, has been invited to the Phoenix Coyotes Rookie Camp this year. Bowers averaged over a point-per-game playing in the ECHL for the Dayton Bombers last season, and is one of the Americans’ brightest stars. Update (7/27/09 5:59PM): The Phoenix Coyotes’ rookie camp will... »