Dallas Stars History
The Dallas Stars began play in 1967 as the Minnesota North Stars, earning two trips to the Stanley Cup Final. They relocated to Dallas after the 1992-1993 season and dropped "North" from their name.
The team immediately brought a winning tradition to Dallas, making the playoffs four of its first five seasons. Then came the back-to-back seasons that Stars fans will remember forever. In 1998-1999, sparked by center Mike Modano (the franchise's all-time leading scorer), off-season addition Brett Hull, and goaltender Ed Belfour, the Stars swept through the playoffs to defeat the Buffalo Sabres and clinch their first Stanley Cup Championship. The following season, the Stars again made the Stanley Cup Final, but lost to the New Jersey Devils in six games.
The Stars made it to the playoffs six more times over the next seven seasons. The team earned the best regular season record in the Western Conference for the 2014-2015 season. The team went on to clinch additional playoff berths in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023. They made it to the Final again in 2020, but lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six.
Since their arrival in 1993, the Stars are one of the most successful sports franchises in Dallas, making 18 postseason appearances and capturing eight division championships and two Presidents' Trophies.
Dallas Stars Team Info
Conference: Western
Division: Central
Year Founded: 1966
Team Colors: Green, Black, Silver
Team Rivals: San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center
American Airlines Center has been home to the Dallas Stars since it opened in 2001. The state-of-the-art arena is constructed with a combination of brick, granite, and limestone, making fans feel at home, and it can host up to 18,532 fans for hockey games. The arena also features a 1080 HD centerhung along with two massive video boards at each upper end, plus an audio system with surround sound capabilities.