Dallas Stars Tickets

From sporting events to other avenues of entertainment, there are many options of things to do when in Dallas, Texas but nothing ranks as high during hockey season is a ticket for a seat to see the Dallas Stars carve up the competition with hot NHL action. However the team's history started far from the heat of the south west in the Great Lakes region of the United States.

The Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington completed construction and Wren Blair was named as coach and general manager of a team called the North Stars just prior to the start of the 1967-68 season. Blair's main claim to fame was the discovery of Bobby Orr. The team was backed by Gordon Ritz, Robert McNulty, Walter Bush, W. John Driscoll, Robert Ridder and Harry McNeely Jr. Needless to say, this team was a ticket holders dream.

In regards to the organization, the first year they were selling just over 11,000 tickets per game, and by the end of the third year their sales averaged over 14,000 seats, in a 15,000 seat arena.

The early North Stars had several stand outs in the organization. Their two goalies, were a contradiction of each other. Gump Worsley was small and round, Caesar Maniago was tall and lean; Worsley wore no mask while Maniago wore a white facemask. Everyone who had bought a ticket to see the North Stars was aware of these Bill Goldwo characters and the were always a highlight for the fans. Sworthy, who led the team in scoring in 1971-72 with 62 points was famous for his post goal jig in which he played his excited up to the fans in the seats who were always happy they had bought a ticket to see the Stars.

The North Stars steadily improved and by 1981, anyone who had purchased a ticket to the Stanley Cup finals saw them play against the New York Islanders. The Stars were no match for the Islanders an only had the honor of winning Game 4.

Years passed and future star Mike Modano joined the club in 1990 debuting with 29 goals and 46 assists and earned rookie of the year by the Hockey News. That same year, owners George and Gordon Gund talked about moving the team if they couldn't get a buyer who was willing to pay $50 million. Norm Green and Howard Baldwin purchased the team and the Gunds were granted a franchise in San Jose.

Perhaps the 1990-91 season was the Stars finest hour. Although they finished 4th in the regular season they made it to the Stanley Cup finals. Bolstered by Brian Propp, Broten, Modano with Jon Casey in as goaltender, the Stars eliminated Chicago, St Louis and the Edmonton Oilers to make it to the finals. The finals saw thousand of fans quickly buy tickets to see the Stars but the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Cup in game 6.

Financial and legal problems were plaguing the club and players seemed to be losing their edge. The North Stars were moved to Dallas, where the "North" was removed and the new team was known as the Dallas Stars. They played at the Reunion Arena. While 1996-97 saw the Stars capture the Central Division crown, the Edmonton Oilers took the Stars in game 7. In 1997-98, fans were able to purchase tickets to see the Stars win the President's trophy for the most points, with 109.

The Dallas Stars continue on a strong legacy of NHL hockey and have become an enduring franchise to see chase their dream for the Stanley Cup. When the stars align in Dallas, make sure to have a ticket to see it happen.

The North Stars opened their inaugural season in 1967. Disaster struck early for the North Stars when team mate, Bill Masterton died on January 15, 1968 of brain damage, only 2 days after he had been injured in a game. The NHL donated the Bill Masterton Trophy at the end of the year in his honor. The trophy goes to the player who best suits the title, "unsung hero".