Posts About "Neal Broten"
North Stars with 100-Point Seasons
February 5th, 2020 Admittedly, the Minnesota North Stars enjoyed their greatest success as a franchise once they moved to Dallas to become (just) the Stars. Almost from the get-go, they became perennial contenders, a stretch that culminated in a Stanley Cup in 1999. Ironically though, the franchise’s only individual 100-point seasons came during...
Neal Broten Trade to New Jersey
December 14th, 2019 For more than 14 seasons, Neal Broten played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. During the Minnesota years, no player played more games, scored more shorthanded goals, had more assists, or scored more points than he did. Broten was essentially the face of the North Stars. It was a status he held until the emergence of...
New Jersey Devils Dressed to the Nines
July 16th, 2016 When one thinks about the No. 9 and its place in hockey lore, notable names come to mind. Names like Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull automatically come to mind. Now the newest member of the New Jersey Devils is hoping the number is "Taylor made," for him. Taylor Hall will join a group of great players who have also donned the...
The Minnesota North Stars Franchise Four
February 11th, 2016 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Entering the NHL in 1967, the Minnesota North Stars reached the postseason 17 times, including Stanley Cup Final twice, across 26...
Minnesota vs. Chicago Alumni Rosters Announced
December 1st, 2015 The Minnesota Wild will be hosting their first outdoor game in February and with that comes the obligatory alumni game. We got a glimpse of some roster highlights in August when it was announced that the Wild's alumni squad would feature players who suited up for the Minnesota North Stars. Now, the full rosters have been revealed....
Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Game Rosters Partially Announced
August 5th, 2015 At a press conference for the Stadium Series on Wednesday, the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks announced part of the lineup for their February 20, 2016 alumni game that will take place at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Wild alumni squad will include many former members of the Minnesota North Stars, creating a "State of Hockey"...
