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+====== Dallas Stars ======
+===== WHA Foundations and Expansion =====
+The franchise was originally established in 1967 as the Minnesota North Stars, one of the "Original Six" expansion teams added during the NHL's first major growth spurt [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dallas-Stars|Britannica]])]
+===== The Cleveland Barons Merger =====
+In a unique 1978 move, the struggling North Stars merged with the Cleveland Barons, absorbing their roster in the only merger of two NHL teams in the modern era [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dallas-Stars|Britannica]])]
+===== The 1993 Relocation =====
+After 26 seasons in Minnesota, the franchise moved to Texas in 1993, dropping "North" from their name to become the Dallas Stars [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dallas-Stars|Britannica]])]
+===== The "No Goal" Championship =====
+The Stars won their first Stanley Cup in 1999 on a controversial triple-overtime goal by Brett Hull, whose foot was famously in the crease during the play [([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2095912-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-memorable-moments-brett-hulls-crease-goal|Bleacher Report]])]
+===== Derian Hatcher’s Historic Captaincy =====
+In 1999, Derian Hatcher became the first American-born captain in the history of the NHL to lead his team to a Stanley Cup victory [([[https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/stars/|USA TODAY Sports]])]
+===== Mike Modano’s Points Record =====
+Mike Modano is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, finishing his legendary career with 1,359 points and 557 goals [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DAL/leaders_career.html|Hockey-Reference]])]
+===== Jason Robertson’s 100-Point Milestone =====
+In 2023, Jason Robertson became the first player in the franchise's Dallas history to record a 100-point season, reaching 109 points [([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/stars/2023/04/03/jason-robertson-first-stars-player-100-points-since-move-to-dallas/11593362002/|USA TODAY Sports]])]
+===== Jamie Benn’s Art Ross Victory =====
+In 2015, Jamie Benn won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading scorer, clinching the title with a primary assist in the final seconds of the season [([[https://www.tsn.ca/jamie-benn-wins-art-ross-trophy-1.254394|TSN]])]
+===== Marty Turco’s Shutout Record =====
+Marty Turco holds the franchise record for most career shutouts by a goaltender, having blanked opponents 40 times during his Dallas tenure [([[https://records.nhl.com/dal/records/goaltender-records/shutouts/most-shutouts-career|NHL Records]])]
+===== Tyler Seguin Blockbuster Trade =====
+In 2013, the Stars acquired Tyler Seguin from the Boston Bruins in a massive seven-player deal that redefined the team’s offensive core [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/stars-trade-seguin-to-stars-in-seven-player-deal/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== 2020 Winter Classic Attendance =====
+The Stars hosted the 2020 Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl, drawing 85,630 fans for the second-largest attendance in NHL history [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28406526/cotton-bowl-winter-classic-sellout-second-largest-nhl-history|ESPN]])]
+===== Reunion Arena Era =====
+The Stars played their home games at Reunion Arena from 1993 until 2001, a venue known for its deafening acoustics and early championship success [([[https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/dallas-stars|Texas State Historical Association]])]
+===== Victory Green Rebrand =====
+In 2013, the franchise introduced "Victory Green" as their primary color, replacing the darker forest green used since the relocation [([[https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/team-page/dallas-stars/18/|TSN]])]
+===== Jere Lehtinen’s Selke Dominance =====
+Jere Lehtinen is the only player in Stars history to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy, earning the award three times as the league's top defensive forward [([[https://www.nhl.com/stars/team/history/dallas-stars-history|NHL.com]])]
+===== Sergei Zubov’s Number 56 =====
+The Stars retired Sergei Zubov’s number 56 in 2022 to honor the defenseman who led the team in scoring during their 1999 championship run [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/dallas-stars-retire-sergei-zubovs-no-56-jersey/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== American Airlines Center Construction =====
+Since its opening in 2001, the American Airlines Center has served as the Stars' home, featuring a unique "brick-and-arch" architectural style [([[https://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/american-airlines-center-s34|Stadium Journey]])]
+===== Wyatt Johnston’s Playoff Record =====
+Wyatt Johnston holds the record for being the youngest player in NHL history to score the series-clinching goal in two different series in one postseason [([[https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/2025-26-dallas-stars-player-profile-wyatt-johnston-080825|NHL.com]])]
+===== Tom Gaglardi’s Ownership =====
+Canadian businessman Tom Gaglardi purchased the Stars in 2011, providing financial stability that led to three conference final appearances [([[https://www.forbes.com/teams/dallas-stars/|Forbes]])]
+===== 2007 All-Star Game Host =====
+Dallas hosted the 55th NHL All-Star Game in 2007, the first and only time the city has held the league’s mid-season showcase [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/teams/DAL/dallas-stars/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Victor E. Green’s Origin =====
+The team’s mascot, Victor E. Green, is a fuzzy green alien whose name is a pun on the team's official color, Victory Green [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57014/how-all-30-nhl-teams-got-their-names|Mental Floss]])]
+===== Neal Broten’s First Dallas Goal =====
+Neal Broten scored the very first goal for the Dallas Stars after their relocation on October 5, 1993, in a win over the Red Wings [([[https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/team-page/dallas-stars/18/|TSN]])]
+===== 1998 Presidents’ Trophy =====
+The Stars finished with the NHL's best record in the 1997-98 season, winning their first of two consecutive Presidents' Trophies [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DAL/history.html|Hockey-Reference]])]
+===== 2020 Stanley Cup Final =====
+During the COVID-19 "bubble" playoffs in Edmonton, the Stars reached their first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years before falling to Tampa Bay [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/teams/DAL/dallas-stars/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Jim Nill’s GM Honors =====
+General Manager Jim Nill made history by winning the NHL General Manager of the Year Award in consecutive seasons (2023 and 2024) [([[https://www.nhl.com/stars/team/history/dallas-stars-hall-of-fame|NHL.com]])]
+===== Pantera’s Fight Song =====
+The heavy metal band Pantera, based in Arlington, wrote the team's official fight song, "Puck Off," which has been played at games since 1999 [([[https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/dallas-stars|Texas State Historical Association]])]
+===== 2026 Season Scoring Race =====
+As of February 2026, the Stars feature a high-powered offense with three players on pace for over 70 points this season [([[https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/team/dallas-stars-28/2026|StatMuse]])]
+===== Joe Nieuwendyk’s 1999 MVP =====
+Joe Nieuwendyk won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' most valuable player in 1999, scoring six game-winning goals in that run [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DAL/1999.html|Hockey-Reference]])]
+===== Ed Belfour’s Mask Design =====
+Ed Belfour, the goaltender for the 1999 Cup win, was famous for his "Eagle" mask design, which he maintained throughout his tenure in Dallas [([[https://www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind11Belfour.shtml|Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== Ken Hitchcock’s Coaching Wins =====
+Ken Hitchcock remains the winningest coach in franchise history with 277 total victories across two different stints behind the bench [([[https://records.nhl.com/dal/overview/history|NHL Records]])]
+===== Brenden Morrow Hall of Fame =====
+Longtime captain Brenden Morrow was inducted into the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame in 2024 to honor his 13 seasons of physical leadership [([[https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/59/dallas-stars/stats/all-time|Elite Prospects]])]
+===== 2014 Texas Stars Calder Cup =====
+The Stars' AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, won the Calder Cup in 2014, signaling a new era of prospect development for the main club [([[https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/59/dallas-stars/stats/all-time|Elite Prospects]])]
+===== Miro Heiskanen’s Rookie Impact =====
+Miro Heiskanen set a franchise record for rookie defensemen by recording 33 points in his debut 2018-19 season [([[https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/59/dallas-stars/stats/all-time|Elite Prospects]])]
+===== Joe Pavelski’s 1000 Games =====
+While playing for the Stars in 2023, veteran Joe Pavelski became the 370th player in NHL history to reach the 1,000-game milestone [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/stars-joe-pavelski-reaches-1000-career-nhl-games/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== 2026 Central Division Standing =====
+As of February 2026, the Stars are currently sitting in 3rd place in the Central Division, holding a strong 31-14-9 record [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/teams/DAL/dallas-stars/standings/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Bill Masterton’s Tragedy =====
+The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is named after the Minnesota North Star who is the only player to die as a direct result of an on-ice injury in the NHL [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57014/how-all-30-nhl-teams-got-their-names|Mental Floss]])]
+===== Gump Worsley’s Final Season =====
+Hall of Fame goaltender Gump Worsley finished his illustrious career with the North Stars, playing his final professional game in 1974 [([[https://www.hhof.com/htmlInduct/ind63Worsley.shtml|Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== The "Silver Star" Logo =====
+The silver outline on the Dallas Stars' primary logo is a direct tribute to the "Silver Star" synonymous with the state of Texas [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57014/how-all-30-nhl-teams-got-their-names|Mental Floss]])]
+===== Forbes Franchise Valuation =====
+As of 2025, the Dallas Stars are valued at approximately $1.1 billion, reflecting the immense growth of hockey in the North Texas market [([[https://www.forbes.com/teams/dallas-stars/|Forbes]])]
+===== 1981 Stanley Cup Final =====
+Before moving to Dallas, the North Stars reached the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 1981, ultimately losing to the New York Islanders [([[https://records.nhl.com/dal/overview/history|NHL Records]])]
+===== 1991 Finals Appearance =====
+The franchise’s final championship appearance in Minnesota was in 1991, where they famously upset the Blackhawks before losing to the Penguins [([[https://records.nhl.com/dal/overview/history|NHL Records]])]
+===== Mike Modano’s 500th Goal =====
+On November 7, 2007, Mike Modano scored his 500th career goal, becoming only the second American-born player to reach that milestone [([[https://www.nhl.com/stars/team/history/dallas-stars-history|NHL.com]])]
+===== Brad Richards’ 2008 Acquisition =====
+The Stars acquired playoff specialist Brad Richards in a blockbuster 2008 trade that led to a deep run into the Western Conference Finals [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/3313982/stars-acquire-brad-richards-lightning-five-player-trade|ESPN]])]
+===== Kari Lehtonen’s Win Total =====
+Kari Lehtonen ranks second in franchise history for wins by a goaltender, recording 216 victories during his nine seasons in Dallas [([[https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask?q=dallas+stars+most+wins+by+a+goalie|StatMuse]])]
+===== Roger Staubach’s Relocation Role =====
+Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach was instrumental in convincing owner Norm Green that Dallas would be a successful hockey market [([[https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/stars/|USA TODAY Sports]])]
+===== 2026 Season Opener Success =====
+The Dallas Stars kicked off their current 2025-26 season with a high-scoring 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on October 9, 2025 [([[https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/team/dallas-stars-28/2026|StatMuse]])]

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