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The Dallas Stars were founded during the 1967 NHL Expansion as the Minnesota North Stars. In 1978, the team merged with the Cleveland Barons due to financial struggles in a move that proved successful as they reached two Stanley Cup Finals. However, between the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons, the team relocated to Dallas to become the Stars after years of attendance issues. Following the move, the Stars found success and won the 1999 Stanley Cup in their sixth season in Dallas. They followed that up with Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2000.

Central Division 3-Team Race: Who Has The Edge?

One of the best things about the trade deadline is that it sets the table for exciting divisional races down the stretch. The Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions have two teams fighting for the top spot while the Pacific Division has four in the running. The best division race, however, is in the Central where three teams are neck and neck for the top spot and a better position for the playoffs. Related: Jets’ Strong Deadline Has Them All in for Stretch Run The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Winnipeg Jets have all looked like Cup-caliber teams at times this season,…

Dallas Stars: A Look at Potential First-Round Matchups

The Dallas Stars have all but locked up a playoff spot, and their current five-game winning streak has propelled the team into first place in the NHL’s Central Division. The Stars have had a very strong regular season up to this point, and with 16 games remaining before the playoffs start, there’s a good chance the team will at least earn home ice in the first round of the postseason. Despite currently holding the top spot in the Central, both the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are within four points of the Stars, with both teams having at least a…

Dallas Stars’ 6 Retired Numbers

The Dallas Stars finished their 55th season in the NHL in 2022-23, spending the first 26 years of their existence as the Minnesota North Stars. After relocating to Dallas, Texas, for the start of the 1993-94 season, the Stars eventually won the Stanley Cup in 1999, becoming the third team from the 1967 Expansion to win a championship.  Interestingly, the Stars came into the league simultaneously with the Philadelphia Flyers, who have also retired six numbers, the lowest number of their expansion class besides the Pittsburgh Penguins (two). Despite a single championship in their history, the Stars have been one…

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Stars FAQ

What year were the Dallas Stars founded?

The Dallas Stars were founded during the 1967 NHL Expansion as the Minnesota North Stars.

When did the Dallas Stars play their first game?

They played their first game (as the Minnesota North Stars) on Oct. 11, 1967, against the St. Louis Blues. It ended in a 2-2 tie.

Who is the current head coach of the Dallas Stars?

Pete DeBoer is the current head coach for the Dallas Stars.