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Dallas Stars
From the frozen lakes of Minnesota to the sprawling heat of North Texas, the Stars brought hockey south of the Mason-Dixon line and proved that a sport born on ice could thrive in a state where it rarely freezes.
Current Leadership
Owner & Governor
Tom Gaglardi, a Canadian billionaire who heads the Northland Properties hospitality empire, purchased the Dallas Stars out of bankruptcy in 2011 for approximately $240 million. He stabilized the franchise's finances and invested in building a consistently competitive roster, culminating in multiple deep playoff runs including a trip to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. Gaglardi has also been a driving force behind developing the Stars' practice facility and community presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Gulutzan | Head Coach | 2025 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| John Stevens | Associate Coach | 2022 |
| Alain Nasreddine | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Martin Frk | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Jeff Reese | Goaltending Coach | 2018 |
Historical Figures
Former Owner
Tom Hicks, a Dallas-based leveraged buyout specialist, purchased the Stars in 1996 and oversaw the franchise's greatest era, including the 1999 Stanley Cup championship. However, his financial empire crumbled during the 2008 recession, and the Stars were placed into bankruptcy in 2011 before being sold to Gaglardi.