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Dallas Stars Team History

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  • 1993
  • 1999
  • 2001
  • 2011
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    Move to Dallas

    Several reasons were cited for the relocation, including poor attendance during a string of losing seasons, the failure to reach deals for a new arena in either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, and a sexual harassment lawsuit against Green that resulted in his wife threatening to leave him unless he moved the team. In 1993, amid further attendance woes and bitter ...
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  • Dallas Stars Stanley Cup - Mike Mando 1999

    Stanley Cup Winner 1999

    The 1999 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the Eastern Conference champion Buffalo Sabres and the Western Conference champion Dallas Stars. It was the 106th year of the Stanley Cup. The Sabres were led by captain Michael Peca, coach Lindy Ruff, and goalie Dominik Hasek. The Stars were led by captain Derian Hatcher, coach Ken Hitchcock, and ...
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  • American Airlines Center

    American Airlines Center

    By 1998, the Dallas Mavericks, then owned by H. Ross Perot, Jr., and the Dallas Stars were indicating their desire for a new facility to replace the dated Reunion Arena. Dallas taxpayers approved a new hotel tax and rental car tax to pay for a new facility to cover a portion of the funding, with the two benefiting teams, the ...
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  • Gaglardi New Ownership

    Gaglardi New Ownership

    By October 22, 2011, competing bids to buy the club was due. Vancouver businessman and Kamloops Blazers owner Tom Gaglardi’s bid was the only one submitted, clearing the way for him to enter the final stages of taking over ownership of the team. Gaglardi’s purchase was approved by the NHL Board of Governors on November 18, 2011. A bankruptcy court ...
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History of the Stars

The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1967 as the Minnesota North Stars, the franchise has been part of the National Hockey League (NHL) since its inception and won two Stanley Cup championships in 1999 and 2000. Tom Gaglardi owns the team and plays its home games at American Airlines Center.

Since moving to Dallas from Minnesota after their 1993-1994 season, they have become one of the most successful franchises in NHL history with six division titles, four Western Conference Championships, and two Stanley Cups. They boast an impressive roster featuring stars such as Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Alexander Radulov, making them a serious contender for any championship title they take to the ice every year. In addition to this talented core group of players, goaltending legend Ben Bishop has provided stability between pipes for years, making him one of the longest-tenured goalies on any single NHL roster today!

In recent years though, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for this organization; during the 2017–18 season, they had some struggles resulting in missing playoffs but bounced back strong the following year, finishing second overall in league standings before going deep into playoffs only bowing out against eventual champions St Louis Blues while still putting up fight worthy respect! This resilience, combined with the ability to put together competitive rosters each season, makes them formidable opponents to anyone facing off against them no matter what stage the game takes place on – regular or post-season!

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Established
1967

City
San Francisco – Cleveland – Bloomington – Dallas

League History
1967 – Present / National Hockey League

Team History
1993 – Present / Dallas Stars
1967 – 1993 / Minnesota North Stars
1976 – 1978 / Cleveland Barons
1970 – 1976 / California Golden Seals
1967 – 1970 / Oakland Seals
1967 / California Seals

Nickname
Stars – The Dallas Stars are among the most beloved teams in the National Hockey League, and their nickname has a unique origin story. The team was originally founded as the Minnesota North Stars in 1967 and moved to Texas in 1993.

When it came time for them to choose a new name for their franchise, they wanted something that would honor both locations while still being relevant to hockey. After much deliberation, they decided on “Dallas Stars” – emphasizing that this is an NHL team from Dallas and alluding to the Lone Star State's iconic star symbol.

In addition, there is another symbolic meaning behind their choice of moniker: stars are often associated with excellence and success – two qualities that any sports fan hopes will be found within every professional organization! As such, when you root for your favorite hockey club under this banner, you can rest assured knowing it is a signifier of greatness throughout each season's campaign.

Moreover, many people don't know how closely intertwined hockey culture is with astronomy, due mainly to Canada's long-standing love affair with "the cool game." For example, did you know some players have even adopted astrological signs into nicknames? It makes sense then why choosing ‘Stars’ as part of Dallas' identity would resonate so profoundly among fans - regardless if they live near or far away from Big D!

At its core, though, what matters most about having 'Stars' attached to your favorite NHL squad is simply feeling pride whenever someone mentions them - whether during pre-game rituals or post-victory celebrations! So next time somebody asks where 'Dallas Stars' come from, tell them just how unique (and meaningful) those two words are...

Championship
Stanley Cup 1
1999

Arena
2001 – Present / American Airlines Center
1993 – 2001 / Reunion Arena

*Bloomington*
1967 – 1993 / Met Center

*Richfield*
1976 – 1978 / Richfield Coliseum

*Oakland*
1967 – 1976 / Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Owner
2011 – Present / Tom Gaglardi
1995 – 2011 / Tom Hicks
1991 – 1995 / Norman Green
1989 – 1991 / Howard Baldwin and Morris Belzberg
1967 – 1989 / Walter Bush, Jr. and John Driscoll
1976 – 1978 / Melvin Swig and George Gund III
1970 – 1975 / Melvin Swig (California Golden Seals)
1967 – 1970 / Barry Van Gerbig (California Seals)

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Retired Number
7 / Neal Broten
8 / Bill Goldsworthy
9 / Mike Modano
19 / Bill Masterton
26 / Jere Lehtinen
56 / Sergei Zubov
99 / Wayne Gretzky

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