When Tom Gaglardi acquired the Texas Stars last year, it was expected that a few things would change to bring the AHL team more in alignment with its NHL brethren in Dallas. The first major sign of this was when Texas changed its logo and color scheme, adopting the beautiful Victory Green that we’ve come to know and love. That meant that a sweater change was sure to follow, and this season will finally see that accomplished. The Stars have announced that their new sweaters will be revealed on Friday, September 18th during Stars Party at the Domain.
After all, what better way to make a fun Stars announcement than at an outdoor party hosted by Razor and Dave Strader? I seem to remember good things happening the last time those two took the stage, after all. Let me refresh your memory:
And speaking of current Stars players, you will see the hipness of Jamie Benn and John Klingberg at this event, along with the wonderful hockey smile of one Julius Honka (Honka smile?). Travis Morin will be there as well, and while I have no source for making this assumption, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Morin’s shiny new jersey sporting a “C” on it.
As if that weren’t enough to whet your appetite for Stars hockey, Jim Nill will also be among those in attendance for a Q&A session. So, make sure you show up early to find out if the Dallas GM prefers Texas or Kansas City barbecue, if Razor considers himself the team’s emergency goalie, and whether a cheese-covered hot dog injected with peanut butter and marinated in liquidated sloth fur is actually a sandwich.
Here’s the official release:
2014-15 NHL Leading Scorer Jamie Benn Scheduled to Appear; Texas Stars to Unveil New Jerseys During Event
The Dallas Stars and Texas Stars announced today the details for Stars Party at The Domain on Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 – 9 p.m. The free event is part of Dallas’ NHL Training Camp, which comes to Cedar Park Center from Sept. 18 – 22.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn, who won the NHL’s Art Ross Trophy as the league’s scoring leader last season, and defenseman John Klingberg, who was named to the NHL’s 2014-15 All-Rookie Team, will both be in attendance. Forward Travis Morin and defenseman Julius Honka will also appear on stage as the AHL’s Texas Stars unveil the club’s new home and road jerseys for the 2015-16 season.
Dave Strader, Dallas’ new television play-by-play announcer, and Daryl “Razor” Reaugh, the club’s longtime broadcast analyst, will host the event. Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill and Texas Stars General Manager Scott White are also scheduled to appear.
The Dallas Stars mascot, Victor E. Green, Dallas Stars Ice Girls and the Dallas Stars Street Squad get the party started at 5 p.m. at The Domain’s Amy Donovan Plaza. Kids and families can participate in street hockey and play in the bounce house and slap shot cage. Local band Radiostar will take the stage for two sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Members of the Dallas Stars organization will participate in a question and answer session at 7 p.m.
The Texas Stars will begin their seventh season at Cedar Park Center on Saturday, Oct. 10. Full season, 24-game and 12-game ticket packages for the 2015-16 campaign are on sale now. For more information, call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit TexasStarsHockey.com.