DFW is traditionally a football/baseball town. But the Stars have been building a fanbase. If you're hockey-curious, here's everything you need to know.
Basic rules in 60 seconds:
- 3 periods of 20 minutes. Most goals wins.
- Offsides: Can't enter the attacking zone before the puck.
- Icing: Can't dump the puck from your side past the opponent's goal line.
- Power play: When the other team gets a penalty, you play 5-on-4 for 2 minutes.
Stars basics:
- Arena: American Airlines Center (shared with Mavs)
- Conference: Western Conference, Central Division
- Stanley Cup wins: 1 (1999, the Brett Hull "foot in the crease" goal)
Why Stars games are awesome:
- Tickets are cheaper than Cowboys/Mavs ($25-50 for upper deck)
- The arena is intimate and LOUD
- Hockey is genuinely the most exciting live sport. The speed is unreal in person.
Source: NHL.com, AAC website for tickets
Any hockey questions? Drop them below.
Pro tip: sit lower level behind the glass at least once. When players hit the boards 3 feet from you, it's a completely different experience.