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Early Growing Pains For Young Texas Stars

Derek Neumeier | October 31, 2012

With the influx of NHL-caliber talent that hit the AHL this year due to the NHL lockout, it quickly became apparent that this season was going to become an incredibly…

Texas Stars Poised For Enormous Season

Derek Neumeier | October 10, 2012

Although a preseason is never an entirely accurate way of predicting a regular season, if you’re a fan of the Dallas Stars or their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, it’s…

Looking Ahead: Top 10 Dallas Stars Prospects

Derek Neumeier | May 18, 2012

After four consecutive years of missing the playoffs, it’s safe to say that the Dallas Stars are a rebuilding team. However, the Stars have still had middling success during the…

Dallas signs prospect Reilly Smith to NHL entry contract, could play for Stars

Derek Neumeier | March 26, 2012

With their team in the thick of the hunt for both the Pacific Division lead and one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference, Dallas Stars GM Joe…

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