Travis Hall

A native of Dallas, TX, Travis grew up a Stars fan and vowed to play hockey at the NCAA level. He achieved that goal as a defenseman at Lebanon Valley College (DIII), and was even named an AHCA Academic All-American following his junior season. While at Lebanon Valley, Travis worked for three years as a staff writer and editor for his college newspaper. He now joins The Hockey Writers eager to cover the game he's spent his life in.

Author's Posts

Roman Polak’s Future with the Stars

June 5th, 2019 It was only a year ago that Roman Polak received a nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after recovering from a broken leg to have one of the stronger seasons in his career. However, after carrying that momentum through his debut season with the Dallas Stars, Polak’s future is once again in question. There is no denying...

Dallas Stars' Assistant Coaches Attracting Attention

May 31st, 2019 Even though the Dallas Stars’ playoff run ended early, head coach Jim Montgomery deserves every bit of praise he has received since the team’s late-season surge. The first-year NHL coach was the right blend of new and old school given the mix of youth and veterans on the roster. What allowed Montgomery to grow, though, was the...

Stars’ Pattern of Frustrating 1st-Round Picks

May 24th, 2019 The Dallas Stars are once again considered a contender thanks in large part to superstars Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Ben Bishop. However, it will be organizational depth that will determine how far the club goes in coming seasons. Second and third-round picks such as Roope Hintz and Esa Lindell have filled important roles, but looking...