As the countdown continues to roll, a few different dates come into play. Two days remain until the Dallas Stars open up training camp, five days remain until the Dallas Stars first preseason game against the St. Louis Blues, and 22 days until the Dallas Stars open up their 2014-2015 campaign against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 9th at the American Airlines Center.
Dallas Stars Finish Second In Traverse City Tournament:
Yesterday, the Dallas Stars competed in the championship game of the Traverse City Tournament against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Though they fought hard and the game trickled into overtime, they lost off of a deflection. Here’s a quick recap:
Columbus began the game with an early goal and took the lead, 1-0. About halfway through the first, Radek Faksa came back and scored to tie the game at 1. In the second period, Brendan Ranford scored off of a penalty shot and gave the Stars their first lead of the game, 2-1. The Blue Jackets scored with just under three minutes left in the second to tie it up. Dallas held a narrow shot margin at the end of each period, and by the end of the third, no winner was clear. In overtime, the Blue Jackets found a deflection in front and won the Traverse City Tournament.
The Stars will not have their name put on the Centre Ice Arena wall for another year, but this should not be a depressant in the slightest. The Stars had a great run, beating the New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Buffalo Sabres on their run. Though they lost Brett Ritchie, the injury will only hold him for two weeks, though it hurts Ritchie’s chances of competing for a spot on the Dallas Stars team this year at training camp. But the Stars prospects competed well, and the future seems very bright for this organization.
Names that stood out were Brett Ritchie, Julius Honka, Henri Kiviaho, and Brendan Ranford.
New Fan Shops At American Airlines Center:
The American Airlines Center have redesigned and opened new fan shops this year for both Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks merchandise. Along with the grand opening that happened today, they have also release a promotional schedule for the first week. Here’s the press release:
The Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks announced today the official opening of The Hangar – Victory Park, a new 2,800 square foot stand-alone retail space located in Victory Park. Both clubs will co-host a grand opening event tonight on AT&T Plaza from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering a first-look at new Stars and Mavericks merchandise.
During the grand opening week of The Hangar – Victory Park, the Stars will offer fans exclusive deals on promotional items and daily drawings at the new store adjacent to American Airlines Center. Additionally, every day from Sept. 16 to Sept. 30, fans will receive two tickets to a Stars preseason game with every purchase. (All promotional items and preseason tickets are while supplies last).
| DATE | PROMOTIONAL ITEM | DAILY DRAWING |
| Monday, Sept. 22 (vs. St. Louis) | TBA Pre-Game Player Autographs | Jason Spezza jersey |
| Tuesday, Sept. 23 | Free collector’s tin with Reebok polo | 4 tickets to Stars vs. Ducks (10/31) |
| Wednesday, Sept. 24 | $10 Levelwear Player T-Shirt | 4 tickets to Stars vs. Flyers (10/16) |
| Thursday, Sept. 25 | $10 Reebok Ft. Worth Training Camp T-Shirt | 4 tickets to Stars vs. Canucks (10/21) |
| Friday, Sept. 26 | Free Stars lapel pin with $30 purchase | 4 tickets to Stars vs. Predators (11/6) |
| Saturday, Sept. 27 | Free license plate frame with $30 purchase | 4 tickets to Stars vs. Blues (10/28) |
| Sunday, Sept. 28 | Free collector’s tin with Reebok polo | 4 tickets to Stars vs. Kings (11/4) |
| Monday, Sept. 29 (vs. Florida) | TBA Pre-Game Player Autographs | Jamie Benn jersey |
| Tuesday, Sept. 30 (vs. Tampa Bay) | TBA Pre-Game Player Autographs | Tyler Seguin jersey |
Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Hangar – Victory Park will offer Stars and Mavericks branded merchandise and collectibles, customized jerseys, footwear and outerwear featuring Reebok, 47 Brand, Yums, Lucchese, Levelwear, New Era, Old Time Hockey and Zephyr. The store will also be open during the hockey season on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The joint venture between the two tenants of American Airlines Center will provide Metroplex sports fans with the largest selection of Stars and Mavericks merchandise on the market. In addition to the opening of the store in Victory Plaza, the Stars and Mavericks announced the rebranding of team retail locations in American Airlines Center collectively referred to as The Hangar, which includes four updated and renovated spaces in American Airlines Center.
The Dallas Stars 2014-15 pre-season begins Sept. 22 vs. St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center, and the regular season opens on home ice against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 9. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 214-GO-STARS or visit DallasStars.com.
So make sure to visit the store and get in on all the good deals!
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