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Dallas Stars Fire Head Coach Pete DeBoer After Third Consecutive Conference Final Loss

By Emma Ruby

Jun 6, 2025

DeBoer coached the team to conference titles in six out of the last seven seasons, but the Stanley Cup has eluded him.

Dr. Mary Collings is a chiropractor in Dallas to famous athletes.

The Mavs and Stars Get Their Backs Cracked by This Trailblazing Doctor

By Richie Whitt

May 28, 2025

Dr. Mary Collings has shattered glass ceilings in pro sports for decades, and now she is strengthening a new, unusual family bond.

A Definitive Ranking of Every Era of Dallas Stars Uniforms

By Simon Pruitt

May 26, 2025

With the Stars in the middle of their third straight Western Conference Finals appearance, we thought it would be a perfect time to visit memory lane.

UPDATE: Dallas Stars 'BANG' Guy Out of Jail, Back in Arena

By Emma Ruby

May 22, 2025

The white suit-wearing glass banger might be the Stars’ most recognizable fan, but he’s been missing this season. Until this week.

A Dallas Stars Bandwagon Fan's Guide to the NHL Playoffs

By Tyler Daniels

May 21, 2025

The Stars have perhaps become the local pro team of choice recently. Here's what to know if you haven't been keeping up.

The Stars Are Carrying the Sports Hopes for North Texas

By Tyler Daniels

May 8, 2025

While the Mavs, Cowboys and Rangers make us sad in 2025, our hockey team has stepped up.

The Least Valuable Team in Dallas Gives Its Fans the Most.

By Matt McClearin

Mar 14, 2025

The Dallas Stars continue to make both big and smart moves as they stay in contention for the Stanley Cup year after year.

Luka the Laker: When Local Legends Played Against Their Old Dallas Team

By Kelly Dearmore

Feb 25, 2025

Luka Doncic isn't the first Dallas icon to play against his old local team.

Streaming Wars Have Resulted in High Prices to Watch Local Sports

By Kelly Dearmore

Jan 21, 2025

The days of watching all the games on one cable provider are so long gone.

Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven of the Dallas Stars.

The Dallas Stars Are Back, But Will They Be Better Than Ever?

By Kelly Dearmore

Oct 4, 2024

The experts seem to think the Stars have a big season ahead of them. Here's how to keep up.

How in the Hell Are We Going To Watch the Stars and Mavericks on TV This Year?

By Kelly Dearmore

Sep 2, 2024

Here's a hint: You'll probably need an app for that.

The Dallas Stars' Most Valuable Person Just Might Be the General Manager

By Matt McClearin

May 27, 2024

For years, Jim Nill of the Stars has consistently supplied the organization with one of the deepest talent pools in the NHL.

Score Stellar Wings, PB&J Chicken Sandwiches and Margaritas at Bad Chicken

By Nick Reynolds

May 22, 2024

Fresh, never frozen chicken, lightly smoked, makes for a stellar snack for playoff-watching.

What To Know About the Stars Trip to the NHL Western Conference Finals

By Kelly Dearmore

May 22, 2024

Before they can reach the Stanley Cup Finals, the top-seeded Stars will face yet another dynamic duo who can make any opponent shake in their skates.

1310 The Ticket's Matt McClearin Hates the Colorado Avalanche. And You Should Too.

By Matt McClearin

May 8, 2024

If being in the second round of the NHL playoffs wasn't exciting enough, the Dallas Stars take on an old, hated nemesis.

The Dallas Stars Are Primed for Playoff Success

By Kelly Dearmore

Apr 19, 2024

Experts around the country are pretty positive the Stars can have the type of magical postseason run we havent seen here since the 1999 Stanley Cup.

Sports April Is Here, and in Dallas, It's Real and It's Spectacular

By Matt McClearin

Apr 12, 2024

Deep playoff runs by the Mavericks and Stars in the same season feel almost as rare as a total solar eclipse.

The Stars on Ice Are Young and Bright (Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap) Deep in the Heart of Dallas

By Matt McClearin

Mar 15, 2024

In his first column for the Observer, Matt McClearin looks at the playoff-bound Stars and their exciting crop of phenoms, some of whom aren't yet old enough to drink a beer.

Meet Me in St. Louis: Stars Knock Out Nashville, Move On in Playoffs

By Chris Wolfgang

Apr 23, 2019

Dallas Stars fans experienced a Stanley Cup playoff series victory on home ice for the first time in 11 years Monday night, as the Stars defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1 in overtime of Game 6 to win the series 4-2. Dallas joins a host of teams in this year's Stanley...

As Sports Boom in Frisco, the RoughRiders Reboot to Stay Competitive

By Richie Whitt

Feb 19, 2019

When the Texas Rangers’ Double-A minor league affiliate threw its first pitch in Frisco 16 years ago, it was from the ground floor of an impending phenomenon. In its infancy, Stonebriar Centre offered vacant spaces and ample parking. The “$5 Billion Mile” was just a twinkle in some developer’s eye...

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Stars' Player Faces Fines For Skipping the Military

News Stars Coach is a Blast From the Past

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Stars' Player Faces Fines For Skipping the Military

News Stars Coach is a Blast From the Past

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