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| Conference | Western |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 1967 |
| History | Minnesota North Stars 1967–1993 Dallas Stars 1993–present |
| Home arena | American Airlines Center |
| City | Dallas, Texas |
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| Colors | Victory green, black, silver, skyline green, white |
| Media | Victory+ KTCK-FM/AM |
| Owner(s) | Tom Gaglardi |
| General manager | Jim Nill |
| Head coach | Glen Gulutzan |
| Captain | Jamie Benn |
| Minor league affiliates | Texas Stars (AHL) Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 1 (1998–99) |
| Conference championships | 3 (1998–99, 1999–00, 2019–20) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 2 (1997–98, 1998–99) |
| Division championships | 9 (1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2015–16, 2023–24) |
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The Stars played at Reunion Arena from 1993 to 2001. They then moved to the American Airlines Center, which they share with the Dallas Mavericks basketball team.
The team started in 1967 as the Minnesota North Stars in Bloomington, Minnesota. In 1978, they merged with the Cleveland Barons because both teams were having money problems. The team moved to Dallas in 1993 and became the Dallas Stars.
The Stars have won nine division titles and two Presidents' Trophies (meaning they were the best regular season team in the league). They have won the Western Conference championship three times. In 1999, they won the Stanley Cup, with Joe Nieuwendyk named the most valuable player of the playoffs. The team has played in the Stanley Cup Final five times in its history, including as the Minnesota North Stars.
Many great players have been honored. In 2009, Brett Hull was the first Dallas Stars player to join the Hockey Hall of Fame. Other Stars like Ed Belfour, Joe Nieuwendyk, and Mike Modano also joined. Modano is the team's highest-scoring player ever.
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Team History
From Minnesota to Dallas (1967–1993)
The Minnesota North Stars began playing in 1967 as one of six new teams in the NHL. They played their home games at the Met Center in Minnesota. The team was popular at first, but faced money problems in the mid-1970s after a few tough seasons.
In 1978, the North Stars merged with the Cleveland Barons. This merger helped both teams survive. The North Stars kept their name and got many talented players. They even reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1981, but lost to the New York Islanders.
By the early 1990s, fewer fans were coming to games. The team also couldn't get a new arena. The owners wanted to move the team to California, but the league said no. Instead, the league allowed the owners to start a new team, the San Jose Sharks. The North Stars were then sold to a new group of investors.
In 1991, the North Stars made it to the Stanley Cup Finals again, but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. After this, the team continued to struggle financially. They also lost some players to the new San Jose Sharks team. The team's logo even changed, removing "North" from "North Stars." This made many fans think the team would move south.
Moving to Dallas and Early Success (1993–1998)
In 1993, the team got permission to move to Dallas for the 1993–94 season. The decision was announced on March 10, 1993. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach helped convince the owner that Dallas would be a good place for a hockey team. The team dropped "North" from its name, becoming the Dallas Stars. This name fit well with Texas' nickname, "The Lone Star State."
Having an NHL team in Dallas was new for the league. At that time, the Stars were one of the southernmost teams. They played in Reunion Arena, sharing it with the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. To make up for moving the North Stars, the NHL promised Minnesota a new team later. This promise was kept in 2000 with the Minnesota Wild.
The Stars joined the Central Division in the Western Conference. Their first game in Dallas was on October 5, 1993, a 6–4 win against the Detroit Red Wings. Neal Broten, a player from Minnesota, scored the first Stars goal in Dallas. The team quickly became popular in North Texas. This was helped by their immediate success and Mike Modano's amazing season, where he scored 50 goals and 93 points.
In their first season in Dallas, the Stars set new team records with 42 wins and 97 points. They made it to the 1994 playoffs and surprised everyone by beating the St. Louis Blues. However, they lost to the Vancouver Canucks in the next round. The team's quick success and Modano's great play were very important for the Stars' future.
New Ownership and Building a Championship Team (1994–1998)
The 1994–95 season was shorter because of a player lockout. The Stars made some trades, including sending captain Mark Tinordi away. Derian Hatcher became the new team captain. In December 1995, the team's owner, Norman Green, sold the team to businessman Tom Hicks.
Under new owner Tom Hicks, the Stars continued to make changes. They traded for players like Guy Carbonneau and Joe Nieuwendyk. The team struggled early in the 1995–96 season. General Manager Bob Gainey stepped down as coach to focus on managing the team. The Stars then hired Ken Hitchcock as their new head coach.
In 1996, the Stars added key defensemen Darryl Sydor and Sergei Zubov. Zubov became a top defenseman for the team for many years. Ken Hitchcock's first full season was very good. The Stars won 48 games and reached 100 points for the first time. They won the Central Division title. However, the young team lost in the first round of the 1997 playoffs to the Edmonton Oilers in seven games.
In 1997, the Stars signed star goalie Ed Belfour. The 1997–98 season was another great year. The Stars set new records with 49 wins and 109 points. They won their first Presidents' Trophy as the best regular season team in the league. Belfour had an amazing season as goalie. In the 1998 playoffs, they beat the San Jose Sharks. But their star player, Joe Nieuwendyk, got injured. Without him, the Stars lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the conference finals.
Winning the Stanley Cup (1998–2004)
1999 Stanley Cup and 2000 Finals Run
After almost reaching the finals, the Stars added star goal-scorer Brett Hull in 1998. Hull had been a great player for the St. Louis Blues. This was also the Stars' first season in the Pacific Division.
In the 1998–99 season, the Stars had an incredible year. They won 51 games and set a franchise record with 114 points. They won their division, their second straight Presidents' Trophy, and the Jennings Trophy for being the best defensive team. This gave them home-ice advantage throughout the 1999 playoffs. Jere Lehtinen also won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward.
In the first round of the playoffs, Dallas swept the Edmonton Oilers in four close games. They then faced the St. Louis Blues, winning in six games. In the conference finals, they played the Colorado Avalanche for the first time. The Stars won a tough seven-game series to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
This was the Dallas Stars' first Stanley Cup Final appearance. They played against the Buffalo Sabres. After splitting the first four games, the Stars' strong defense allowed only one goal in the next two games. They won Game 6 in triple overtime on a goal by Brett Hull. This goal was controversial because of a rule about players entering the goalie's crease. The rule was changed the next season because of this. Hull's goal was the 13th time a Stanley Cup-winning goal was scored in overtime.
To try and win the Stanley Cup again in 1999–2000, the team added veteran players like Kirk Muller. Brett Hull scored his 600th and 601st career goals. The Stars won their division again and were the second seed in the Western Conference. They beat the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. For the second year in a row, the Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche in seven games to reach their second straight Stanley Cup Final. They played the New Jersey Devils. The Stars lost the series in Game 6 in double overtime.
Continued Playoff Runs (2001–2004)
Hoping to win the Stanley Cup back, the Stars won their division again in the 2000–01 season. In the playoffs, they beat the Edmonton Oilers in six games. However, they were then swept by the St. Louis Blues in four games. The second game of that series was the last NHL game played in Reunion Arena.
For the 2001–02 season, the Stars moved into the new American Airlines Center. Goalie Ed Belfour struggled, and head coach Ken Hitchcock was fired. Rick Wilson took over. The Stars traded Joe Nieuwendyk and Jamie Langenbrunner to the New Jersey Devils for Randy McKay and Jason Arnott. Despite these changes, the Stars missed the playoffs. After the season, Dave Tippett became the new head coach.
In the 2002 off-season, Ed Belfour left the team. Marty Turco became the starting goalie for the 2002–03 season. Turco had one of the best seasons ever for a goalie, with a very low goals-against average. The Stars had the best record in the Western Conference. Jere Lehtinen won his third Frank J. Selke Trophy. In the 2003 playoffs, they beat the Edmonton Oilers in six games. Their second-round series against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim was very tough. The Ducks' goalie, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, played incredibly well. The Stars lost the series in six games, with Game 1 going into five overtimes.
The 2003–04 season started slowly for the Stars. But they improved as the season went on, finishing second in their division. Marty Turco had another great season. However, the Stars lost to the Colorado Avalanche in five games in the first round of the playoffs.
Post-Lockout Era (2005–2011)
Return from Lockout and Western Conference Finals Run (2005–2008)
After the 2004–05 season was cancelled due to a lockout, the Stars remained a strong team in the 2005–06 season. They had a great record of 53 wins, finishing first in their division for most of the season. They were very good in shootouts, winning 12 out of 13 games decided that way. As the second seed in the Western Conference, the Stars faced the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs. Many thought the Stars would win the Stanley Cup. However, the Stars lost the series in just five games.
After this disappointing loss, the Stars made many changes in the 2006 off-season. They traded some players and signed new ones like Eric Lindros and Jeff Halpern. Young goalie Mike Smith became Marty Turco's backup. During the season, they added important players like Mike Ribeiro and Mattias Norstrom.
On September 29, 2006, Brenden Morrow became the new team captain, taking over from Mike Modano. On March 13, 2007, Modano scored his 500th career NHL goal, becoming only the 39th player to do so. A few days later, he broke the record for most goals by an American-born player.
The 2007 NHL All-Star Game was held at the American Airlines Center. The Stars made the playoffs as the sixth seed and played the Vancouver Canucks. Marty Turco had three shutout wins, but the Stars' offense struggled, and they lost the series in seven games. This was their third straight first-round playoff loss.
In 2007, the Stars drafted Jamie Benn 129th overall. He would become a very important player. After a slow start to the 2007–08 season, the general manager was fired. Former Stars player Brett Hull became a co-general manager. On November 8, 2007, Mike Modano became the all-time leading American-born point scorer.
In February 2008, the Stars traded for All-Star center Brad Richards. The team finished with a strong record and made the playoffs as the fifth seed. They faced the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks. The Stars surprised everyone by winning the first two games in Anaheim and finished off the Ducks in six games. This was their first playoff series win since 2003.
In the second round, they played the San Jose Sharks. Again, the Stars surprised everyone by winning the first two games on the road. Brad Richards tied an NHL record with four points in one period. The Stars took a 3–0 series lead. The Sharks won two games, but captain Brenden Morrow scored the series-winning goal in the fourth overtime of Game 6. This win sent the Stars to their first conference finals since 2000. They played the powerful Detroit Red Wings. The Stars fell behind 3–0 but won two games before losing the series in six games.
Team Challenges and Changes (2008–2011)
The 2008–09 season was tough for the Stars. Captain Brenden Morrow was injured early. The team also faced problems with player behavior and injuries to key players like Brad Richards and Sergei Zubov. This caused the Stars to finish 12th in their conference and miss the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
After the season, former player Joe Nieuwendyk was hired as the new general manager. He fired head coach Dave Tippett and hired Marc Crawford. The 2009–10 season was similar. The team struggled with inconsistent play and defensive issues. The owner's financial problems also limited how much the team could spend on players. The Stars finished last in their division and missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.
In 2010, longtime goalie Marty Turco left, and Kari Lehtonen became the new starting goalie. Mike Modano, the face of the franchise for two decades, also left the team. The Stars started the 2010–11 season very well, winning their first three games. They continued to play strongly for the first half of the season. However, after the All-Star Break, the team went into a slump, losing many close games.
Despite these struggles, the Stars still had a chance to make the playoffs in their final game. But they lost to the Minnesota Wild, missing the playoffs by just two points. After missing the playoffs for the third straight season, coach Marc Crawford was fired.
New Ownership and "Victory Green" Era (2011–Present)
Continued Struggles (2011–2013)
In 2011, the team was facing financial difficulties. On June 16, 2011, Glen Gulutzan was hired as the new head coach. On September 21, 2011, Mike Modano announced his retirement from hockey. By November 2011, Tom Gaglardi, a businessman from Vancouver, bought the team.
As the new owner, Gaglardi brought back former Stars President Jim Lites. The Stars started the 2011–12 season well. However, they struggled in January and February. In March, they regained the lead in their division. But they lost their last three games of the season and missed the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. This set a new team record for consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance.
In 2012, the team signed veteran players like Jaromir Jagr and Ray Whitney. They also traded fan-favorite Steve Ott for Derek Roy. The 2012–13 season was shorter due to another lockout. The Stars had an up-and-down season. They traded away several key players, including captain Brenden Morrow, Derek Roy, and Jaromir Jagr. Even with these trades, the remaining young players played well, winning six of their next eight games. However, they lost their final five games and missed the playoffs for the fifth straight season.
Return to Playoff Contention and Third Stanley Cup Final (2013–2020)
After the 2012–13 season, General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk was fired. The Stars then hired Jim Nill as their new general manager. On May 31, 2013, Scott White returned as director of hockey operations. The Stars hired Lindy Ruff as their new head coach on June 21, 2013.
Jim Nill made a big trade, acquiring Tyler Seguin from the Boston Bruins. The league also changed its divisions, moving Dallas back to the Central Division. This meant more convenient travel for away games. Led by Seguin and new captain Jamie Benn, the Stars made it to the 2014 playoffs, their first time since 2008. They finished with a good record but lost to the Anaheim Ducks in six games in the first round.
Nill made another big trade, getting Jason Spezza from the Ottawa Senators. They also signed Ales Hemsky. Despite these moves, the Stars missed the 2015 playoffs because their goalies struggled. The highlight of the 2014–15 season was captain Jamie Benn winning the Art Ross Trophy as the league's top scorer. He won it in the very last game of the season.
In 2015, the Stars added Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya from the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2015–16 season, the Stars won their first Central Division title since 1998. They had the best regular season record in the Western Conference. In the 2016 playoffs, they beat the Minnesota Wild in six games. They then faced the St. Louis Blues but lost in seven games.
The 2016–17 season was tough due to many injuries, and the Stars missed the playoffs. As a result, head coach Lindy Ruff's contract was not renewed. In 2017, Ken Hitchcock returned as head coach. However, the Stars narrowly missed the playoffs again in the 2017–18 season.
Hitchcock retired after the season, and Jim Montgomery became the new head coach. In Montgomery's first season, the Stars made the 2019 playoffs as a wild card team. They defeated the Nashville Predators in the first round. But they lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in seven games, with Game 7 going into double overtime.
For the 2019–20 season, the Stars added veteran forwards Joe Pavelski and Corey Perry. The team started slowly but then went on a great winning streak. In December, head coach Jim Montgomery was fired for "unprofessional conduct." Rick Bowness became the interim coach. On January 1, 2020, the Stars hosted the Nashville Predators in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl. The Stars won 4–2 in front of a huge crowd of 85,630 fans.
The NHL season was stopped in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it restarted in August 2020, the Stars advanced to the playoffs. They were the third seed in the Western Conference. They defeated the Calgary Flames in six games and then beat the Colorado Avalanche in a thrilling seven-game series. Joel Kiviranta scored a hat-trick, including the overtime winner, in Game 7. The Stars then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2000. They faced the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Stars won Game 1 but eventually lost the series in six games.
Runs to the Western Conference Finals (2020–Present)
After their run to the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals, interim head coach Rick Bowness was named full-time head coach. The next season, 2020–21, was shortened by COVID-19. Many players were injured, and the Stars missed the playoffs.
The Stars bounced back in the 2021–22 season, making the playoffs as a wild card team. They played the Calgary Flames in the first round. The series went to seven games. In Game 7, young goalie Jake Oettinger made an amazing 64 saves, but the Stars lost in overtime. After the playoff loss, Rick Bowness resigned as coach.
On June 21, 2022, the Stars hired Peter DeBoer as their new head coach. In the 2022 off-season, they added forward Mason Marchment and defenseman Colin Miller. The Stars had a great 2022–23 season, led by veteran forwards Tyler Seguin, Joe Pavelski, and captain Jamie Benn. Young players like Jake Oettinger, Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, and Miro Heiskanen also played a big role.
Jason Robertson set a new Dallas Stars record with 109 points in a season, breaking Mike Modano's old record. Captain Jamie Benn also had a fantastic season with 78 points. The Stars entered the 2023 playoffs as the second seed in their division. They faced the Minnesota Wild in the first round. After losing Game 1, they won four of the next five games to eliminate the Wild.
The Stars then played the Seattle Kraken in the second round. Joe Pavelski returned from injury and scored all four of the Stars' goals in Game 1, but they lost in overtime. The Stars won the series in Game 7, sending them to the conference finals. They faced the Vegas Golden Knights, a rematch of the 2020 conference finals. The Stars fell behind 3–0 in the series. Captain Jamie Benn was suspended for two games. The Stars won Games 4 and 5, but the Golden Knights ultimately defeated them in six games.
The 2023–24 season saw the Stars win their fourth Central Division title and finish as the top team in the Western Conference. In the 2024 playoffs, they defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in seven games. They then beat the Colorado Avalanche in six games. However, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in six games in the conference finals.
Team Information
Home Arena
When the Stars first moved to Dallas, they played at Reunion Arena. They shared this arena with the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. Reunion Arena could hold 17,001 fans for hockey games. The Stars played there for eight years, from 1993 to 2001.
Before the 2001–02 season, both the Stars and the Mavericks moved to the new American Airlines Center. This arena is in the Victory Park area of Dallas. The American Airlines Center can hold 18,584 fans for Stars games. In 2007, it hosted the 2007 National Hockey League All-Star Game. The AAC and the Dallas Stars have won awards for having a great fan experience.
Game Broadcasts
All Dallas Stars games are broadcast on radio on KTCK and its FM station. Television coverage is on Victory+. The Stars are one of only three NHL teams that broadcast their games on both TV and radio at the same time. The announcers, Ralph Strangis and Daryl "Razor" Reaugh, were very popular.
Ralph Strangis retired after the 2014–15 season. Dave Strader replaced him. Sadly, Strader was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and passed away in 2017. Daryl Reaugh then became the color commentator, and Josh Bogorad took over the play-by-play.
Team Logos and Jerseys
When the Stars first came to Dallas in 1993, they kept their old Minnesota uniform design. They added a Texas logo patch on the shoulders. Their away uniforms were black, and home uniforms were white. They kept this design, with small changes, until after their 1999 Stanley Cup win.
In 1997–98, the Stars introduced a new alternate uniform. It was mostly green on top and black on the bottom, with a star design. For the 1999–2000 season, this became their main away uniform. A new home uniform with white on top and green on the bottom was also introduced.
The Stars introduced an alternate jersey for the 2003–04 season that was not very popular. It was black with a green bottom and had a strange logo that some fans thought looked like a uterus. This jersey was nicknamed the "Mooterus" and was used until 2005–06.
With new uniform systems, the jerseys were completely redesigned. In 2013–14, a new logo and uniforms were introduced. Silver replaced gold as a color, and a new shade of green called "Victory Green" became the main color. The new logo features a "D" with a star, representing Dallas. The home uniforms are green, and the away uniforms are white with green shoulders.
The Stars also have special edition uniforms. For the 2020 NHL Winter Classic, they wore a uniform inspired by an old Dallas team. For the 2020–21 season, they added a black alternate uniform with bright neon green accents. They also released "Reverse Retro" alternate uniforms that brought back old designs with the new colors.
Minor League Teams
The Dallas Stars have two minor league teams. The Texas Stars are their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. They started playing in the AHL in 2009–10 and are located in Cedar Park, Texas.
The Dallas Stars are also connected with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. The Steelheads are based in Boise and have played their home games at the Idaho Central Arena since 2003.
Team Traditions
Since 2005–06, the national anthems at Stars games are sung by Celena Rae. During "The Star-Spangled Banner", fans yell "stars" in certain lines. After every Stars goal, a loud fog horn sounds.
When the Stars skate onto the ice at the start of each game, the song "Puck Off" by Pantera is played. This song is also used for goal celebrations. Fans chant "Dallas! Stars! Dallas! Stars!" and pump their fists. After an opposing team gets a penalty, the public address announcer shouts, "Your Dallas Stars are on...the..." and fans finish with "power play!" After each Stars win, the song "The House is a Rockin'" by Stevie Ray Vaughan is played.
The Stars have hosted a home game on New Year's Eve almost every year since 1997.
Season Records
This table shows the Dallas Stars' records for their last five completed seasons.
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2020–21 | 56 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 60 | 158 | 154 | 5th, Central | Did not qualify |
| 2021–22 | 82 | 46 | 30 | 6 | 98 | 238 | 246 | 4th, Central | Lost in first round, 3–4 (Flames) |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 47 | 21 | 14 | 108 | 285 | 218 | 2nd, Central | Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Golden Knights) |
| 2023–24 | 82 | 52 | 21 | 9 | 113 | 298 | 234 | 1st, Central | Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Oilers) |
| 2024–25 | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | 277 | 224 | 2nd, Central | Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Oilers) |
Players and Team Staff
Current Roster
Updated January 2, 2023
| # | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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| 14 |  |
Jamie Benn (C) | LW | L | 36 | 2007 | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 17 | |
Nick Caamano  |
RW | L | 26 | 2016 | Ancaster, Ontario |
| 10 | |
Ty Dellandrea | C | R | 25 | 2018 | Port Perry, Ontario |
| 12 |  |
Radek Faksa | C | L | 31 | 2012 | Vítkov, Czech Republic |
| 11 |  |
Luke Glendening | C | R | 36 | 2021 | East Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| 34 |  |
Denis Gurianov | LW | L | 28 | 2015 | Togliatti, Russia |
| 2 |  |
Jani Hakanpaa | D | R | 33 | 2021 | Kirkkonummi, Finland |
| 44 | |
Joel Hanley | D | L | 33 | 2018 | Keswick, Ontario |
| 4 | |
Miro Heiskanen (A) | D | L | 26 | 2017 | Espoo, Finland |
| 24 | |
Roope Hintz | C/LW | L | 28 | 2015 | Tampere, Finland |
| 53 | |
Wyatt Johnston | C | R | 22 | 2021 | Toronto, Ontario |
| 25 | |
Joel Kiviranta | LW | L | 29 | 2019 | Vantaa, Finland |
| 23 | |
Esa Lindell (A) | D | L | 31 | 2012 | Helsinki, Finland |
| 27 | |
Mason Marchment | LW | L | 30 | 2022 | Uxbridge, Ontario |
| 6 | |
Colin Miller | D | R | 32 | 2022 | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
| 5 |  |
Nils Lundkvist | D | R | 25 | 2022 | Piteå, Sweden |
| 29 | |
Jake Oettinger | G | L | 26 | 2017 | Lakeville, Minnesota |
| 42 | |
Fredrik Olofsson | LW | L | 29 | 2022 | Helsingborg, Sweden |
| 16 | |
Joe Pavelski (A) | RW/C | R | 41 | 2019 | Plover, Wisconsin |
| 21 | |
Jason Robertson | LW | L | 26 | 2017 | Arcadia, California |
| 91 | |
Tyler Seguin (A) | C | R | 33 | 2013 | Brampton, Ontario |
| 20 | |
Ryan Suter | D | L | 40 | 2021 | Madison, Wisconsin |
| 41 | |
Scott Wedgewood | G | L | 32 | 2022 | Brampton, Ontario |
Team Captains
Here is a list of the Dallas Stars' team captains since they moved to Dallas.
- Mark Tinordi, 1993–1995
- Neal Broten, 1995
- Derian Hatcher, 1995–2003
- Mike Modano, 2003–2006
- Brenden Morrow, 2006–2013
- Jamie Benn, 2013–present
Hockey Hall of Famers
Many players and important people from the Dallas Stars have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. This includes 13 former players and four "builders" (people who helped grow the sport). Some of these individuals were part of the team when it was the Minnesota North Stars. Mike Modano is the only Hall of Famer who played for the team both in Minnesota and Dallas.
The Stars also recognize Dave Strader, a play-by-play announcer, who received an award for his contributions to hockey broadcasting.
Players
- Ed Belfour
- Leo Boivin
- Guy Carbonneau
- Dino Ciccarelli
- Mike Gartner
- Brett Hull
- Eric Lindros
- Sergei Makarov
- Mike Modano
- Larry Murphy
- Joe Nieuwendyk
- Pierre Turgeon
- Gump Worsley
- Sergei Zubov
Builders
- Herb Brooks
- Walter Bush
- Ken Hitchcock
- John Mariucci
Retired Jersey Numbers
The Dallas Stars have retired several jersey numbers to honor their greatest players.
| No. | Player | Position | Career | Date of retirement |
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| 7 | Neal Broten | C | 1981–1995, 1997 | February 7, 1998 |
| 8 | Bill Goldsworthy | RW | 1967–1977 | February 15, 1992 |
| 9 | Mike Modano | C | 1989–2010 | March 8, 2014 |
| 19 | Bill Masterton | C | 1967–1968 | January 17, 1987 |
| 26 | Jere Lehtinen | RW | 1995–2010 | November 24, 2017 |
| 56 | Sergei Zubov | D | 1996–2009 | January 28, 2022 |
Notes:
- The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 for all its teams in 2000.
Dallas Stars Hall of Fame
The Dallas Stars have their own Hall of Fame to honor important figures.
2022
- Derian Hatcher
- Bob Gainey
2023
2024
- Brenden Morrow
- Jim Lites
First-Round Draft Picks
Here are the players the Dallas Stars have chosen in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
- 1993: Todd Harvey (9th overall)
- 1994: Jason Botterill (20th overall)
- 1995: Jarome Iginla (11th overall)
- 1996: Ric Jackman (5th overall)
- 1997: Brenden Morrow (25th overall)
- 2000: Steve Ott (25th overall)
- 2001: Jason Bacashihua (26th overall)
- 2002: Martin Vagner (26th overall)
- 2004: Mark Fistric (28th overall)
- 2005: Matt Niskanen (28th overall)
- 2006: Ivan Vishnevskiy (27th overall)
- 2009: Scott Glennie (8th overall)
- 2010: Jack Campbell (11th overall)
- 2011: Jamie Oleksiak (14th overall)
- 2012: Radek Faksa (13th overall)
- 2013: Valeri Nichushkin (10th overall)
- 2013: Jason Dickinson (29th overall)
- 2014: Julius Honka (14th overall)
- 2015: Denis Guryanov (12th overall)
- 2016: Riley Tufte (25th overall)
- 2017: Miro Heiskanen (3rd overall) and Jake Oettinger (26th overall)
- 2018: Ty Dellandrea (13th overall)
- 2019: Thomas Harley (18th overall)
- 2020: Mavrik Bourque (30th overall)
- 2021: Wyatt Johnston (23rd overall)
- 2022: Lian Bichsel (18th overall)
- 2024: Emil Hemming (29th overall)
Awards and Trophies
Presidents' Trophy (Best Regular Season Team)
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (Western Conference Champions)
Art Ross Trophy (League's Top Scorer)
Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP)
- Joe Nieuwendyk: 1998–99
Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward)
Lester Patrick Trophy (Contributions to Hockey in the U.S.)
- Neal Broten: 1997–98
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award (Best Save Percentage)
William M. Jennings Trophy (Goalies on Team with Fewest Goals Allowed)
- Ed Belfour and Roman Turek: 1998–99
Team Records
Top Scorers in Team History
These are the top ten players with the most points in the team's history (including time as the Minnesota North Stars).
- * – current Stars player
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Individual Player Records
These are some of the best single-season records by Dallas Stars players.
- Most goals in a season: Dino Ciccarelli; Brian Bellows, 55 (1981–82; 1989–90)
- Most assists in a season: Neal Broten, 76 (1985–86)
- Most points in a season: Bobby Smith, 114 (1981–82)
- Most penalty minutes in a season: Basil McRae, 378 (1987–88)
- Most points in a season, defenseman: Miro Heiskanen, 79 (2022–23)
- Most points in a season, rookie: Neal Broten, 98 (1981–82)
- Most goals in a season, rookie: Neal Broten, 38 (1981–82)
- Most wins in a season (goalie): Marty Turco, 41 (2005–06)
- Most shutouts in a season (goalie): Marty Turco, 9 (2003–04)
More About the Stars
- List of Dallas Stars head coaches
- List of Dallas Stars players
- List of Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars general managers
See also
In Spanish: Dallas Stars para niños
