Melissa GrissomMelissa Grissom

If you are wondering about me, I am a hockey-loving gal and I am currently living my dream job as I write here at Blackout Dallas. I am also a long-time Dallas Stars fan since 1996 and love the game of hockey for the same amount of years that I have supported the Stars. Besides hockey, I am also a big time photography, graphic arts & music lover. I am also one of the biggest Brenden Morrow & Ryan Garbutt fans you'll meet. I know my hockey very well, have studied the game and been writing for a year now.

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Allen Americans Win First Franchise Championship In Overtime

Allen, Texas–Winning a Championship is a big moment in team history; especially when it’s the first championship in franchise history. Last night in front of a sellout crowd of 6,125 at the Allen…Read More

Allen Americans Win Game 7, Move On to Finals

Allen, Texas—Game seven is the most crucial game in the playoffs. It either advances a team to the next round or sends it to the offseason. The Allen Americans knew they had to play a smarter,…Read More

Allen Americans Lose Big in Game 6 To Missouri Mavericks

Allen, Texas—Game six was crucial for the Allen Americans. The team could close out the series with the Missouri Mavericks and move onto the Ray Miron Presidents’ Cup Finals to face the Wichita…Read More

Allen Americans Win In OT, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Independence, Missouri- If  you were looking for an exciting game, you got one in the CHL’s Second Round Game 3. The Allen Americans looked to take a 2-1 series lead over the Missouri Mavericks…Read More

Allen Americans Tie Series Up With Missouri Mavericks

Allen, Texas–After falling 5-1 in game one in the second round to the Missouri Mavericks, the Allen Americans came back in game two winning 4-1 at the Allen Event Center in front of 3,371 fans.…Read More

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Allen Americans and Missouri Mavericks To Meet In Second Round

The second round of the Central Hockey League (CHL) playoffs begin at 5:05 p.m. on April 14, 2013…Read More

Four Goal Period Lifts Dallas Stars Over Los Angeles Kings

The Dallas Stars came into Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings fighting for the last spot…Read More

Allen Americans Close out Denver Cutthroats, Advance to Semifinals

Game five was a big game for the Allen American. If they won, they would advance to Conference Semifinals…Read More

Dallas Stars Dominated the Anaheim Ducks, Win 3-1

The first two meetings of three in a row between the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks were not in the…Read More

Dallas Stars Fall 5-2 to Anaheim Ducks

Game one of the season’s three-game series with the Anaheim Ducks saw the Dallas Stars fall 4-0…Read More

Anaheim Ducks Shutout Dallas Stars to Kick Off Three Game Series

On Monday night, the Dallas Stars went into the American Airlines Center to face the Anaheim Ducks,…Read More

Dallas Stars Break Minnesota Wild’s Win Streak In 5-3 Win

Last time the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild met, the Stars didn’t play their best game and…Read More

Allen Americans Tie Series at 1-1 with 4-2 Win over Denver Cutthroats

Allen, Texas–Game one saw the Allen Americans wondering if they could score more than one goal…Read More

Allen Americans Lose Game 1 to the Denver Cutthroats, 2-1

Allen, Texas–Game one didn’t go the Allen Americans way as they lost 2-1 to the Denver Cutthroats…Read More

Best Stars Links Of The Week: 3/22/2013

From Around The Web Patience paying off for Jack Campbell–Mark Stepenski Stars’ Jamie…Read More

Dallas Stars shutout The Los Angeles Kings, 2-0

After blowing a lead in the third period, the Dallas Stars saw the Colorado Avalanche rally and defeat…Read More

Allen Americans Lose 4-3 to the Wichita Thunder

Allen, Texas–After coming off a 4-3 loss to the Fort Worth Brahmas, the Allen Americans (37-16-9)…Read More

Game Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars

A tough test awaits the Dallas Stars (12-11-3) as they continue a four game home stand. Tonight they’ll…Read More

Fort Worth Brahmas Dominate Allen Americans 5-2

The Allen Americans saw their three game winning streak snapped by the metroplex rival Fort Worth Brahmas…Read More

Dallas Stars Stomped The Los Angeles Kings, 5-2

A tough test awaited the Dallas Stars tonight as they traveled west to take on the reigning Stanley…Read More