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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.

Stars’ Netminder Jake Oettinger Rounding Back Into Form

The Dallas Stars have been one of the NHL’s premier teams this season. They’re currently tied with the Colorado Avalanche for first in the Central Division and are one of seven teams within one point of the top spot in the league. Scoring has been a bright spot for the Stars, and their 264 goals scored rank second in the league, behind the Avalanche. However, one area of concern is their goaltending tandem of Jake Oettinger and Scott Wedgewood, which hasn’t been terrible but has been less consistent than in previous seasons. Yet, Oettinger took the reins over the past…

Coyotes Lose to Stars in Hard-Fought Game

The Dallas Stars are playoff-bound and most likely will be favorites to come out of the Western Conference this season. Their top lines consist of Joe Pavelski, Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene, Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin, and Mason Marchment, all arguably elite players in the NHL. Jake Oettinger is one of the best goaltenders in the league and he’s backed by their incredible defense. Yet, the Arizona Coyotes managed to give them a tough game throughout the whole 60 minutes of playing time, ultimately losing 4-2. It was a strong effort by the Coyotes despite the outcome. Here are some takeaways…

Previewing the Dallas Stars’ Vital Week Ahead

The Dallas Stars are finishing up a well-earned break as they haven’t played since Saturday but will face the Arizona Coyotes tonight. They are also in the middle of a five-game homestand, which will wrap up on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins before they fly out west for Sunday’s rematch with the Coyotes and their last Pacific road trip of the season. Game 1: Wednesday vs Arizona Coyotes The Stars’ first game of the week is tonight against the Coyotes who are seventh in the Central Division and almost 20 points out of a playoff spot. But they still gave…

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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…

 

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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.