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Travis HallTravis 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.

5 Must-See Stars Games in 2019-20

September 3, 2019 by Travis Hall
The Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars line up to shake hands

Between the bitter end to their season at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues and the excitement of signing Joe Pavelski and Corey Perry, anticipation …

Read more5 Must-See Stars Games in 2019-20

Categories Dallas Stars Tags Corey Perry, Joe Pavelski, NHL Schedule

Stars Will Need Khudobin to Step up Again

August 20, 2019 by Travis Hall
Tom Wilson, Anton Khudobin

For as much as Ben Bishop deserves praise for his Vezina-worthy 2018-19 season, it has unfortunately cast a shadow over his number two, Anton Khudobin. Yes, the Dallas Stars regularly …

Read moreStars Will Need Khudobin to Step up Again

Categories NHL Goaltending, Stars Goaltending Tags Anton Khudobin

The 5 Best NHL Players Born in Texas

July 30, 2019July 29, 2019 by Travis Hall
Brian Leetch, Tyler Myers, and Seth Jones

Several areas formerly thought of as non-traditional hockey markets are now being represented in the National Hockey League more than ever before, and Texas is no exception. Eight players born …

Read moreThe 5 Best NHL Players Born in Texas

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists Tags Blake Coleman, Brian Leetch, Seth Jones, Tyler Myers

Stars’ Offseason Additions and Subtractions

July 13, 2019 by Travis Hall
St. Louis Blues Jordan Binnington San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski

The Dallas Stars’ roster will see a surprising turnover after finishing the season one goal shy of their first Western Conference Final appearance since 2008. Only considering players who played …

Read moreStars’ Offseason Additions and Subtractions

Categories Free Agents, Stars Transactions Tags Andrej Sekera, Corey Perry, Joe Pavelski, Mats Zuccarello

Safe Draft, Hartman Acquisition Just What Stars Needed

June 25, 2019 by Travis Hall
Thomas Harley Stars Draft

With NHL Draft weekend in the rear-view mirror, the Dallas Stars gear up for development camp having made little noise. While such an approach may not have been exciting, it …

Read moreSafe Draft, Hartman Acquisition Just What Stars Needed

Categories Stars Prospects, Stars Transactions Tags Nicholas Porco, Samuel Sjolund, Thomas Harley

Roman Polak’s Future with the Stars

June 7, 2019June 5, 2019 by Travis Hall
Roman Polak Dallas Stars

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 …

Read moreRoman Polak’s Future with the Stars

Categories Dallas Stars, Free Agents Tags 2019 NHL Free Agency, Roman Polak

Dallas Stars’ Assistant Coaches Attracting Attention

May 31, 2019 by Travis Hall
Dallas Stars Stu Barnes Jason Spezza

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 …

Read moreDallas Stars’ Assistant Coaches Attracting Attention

Categories Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, NHL Coaching Tags Rick Bowness, Stu Barnes, Todd Nelson

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