Even though there is no final, the stars are high | theahl.com

Patrick Williamstheahl.com writer

The Texas star finally ended Sunday night.

Here, one goal, the star could have prepared for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. But lost to their 2024-25 season 4-2 in Game 6. The stars will go home instead of facing the Charlotte piece in the Calder Cup final.

It’s very close – really close. Four of the six games in the series are determined by one goal, three of which are in overtime. Game 6 was another single goal match until Abbotsford’s match Arshdeep Bains At the last minute, the stars ended with empty netter.

Along the way, Texas was driven in the Calder Cup playoffs, eliminating Grand Rapids Griffins and Milwaukee Admirals. In Milwaukee in the Central Finals, the stars eliminated the team that ended the season in a few years back to back.

It’s a team with strong prospects and a veteran core that quickly blends in and makes them top challengers throughout the season. In the foreground, move forward Justin Hryckowian Leading all AHL rookies with 60 points (22 goals, 38 assists) in 67 games, this effort won the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award, becoming the top rookie in the AHL and the position of the AHL All-Rookie team. Hryckowian’s nine goals in 14 playoff games will depend on his Calder Cup playoff league lead.

Five stars reach 20 goals category, including first-year striker Arttu HyryAfter three seasons in Finland, he came to the Dallas Stars. The 24-year-old will be able to play 24 goals soon.

As typical in the past, Dallas was able to strengthen its organization with undrafted free agents. Northeastern University’s outstanding Hryckowian, Hyry also joined the defense Trey Taylor. The 23-year-old Blueliner joined the Dallas organization on March 24 and went to Texas and had little time to win the head coach Neil GrahamTrust. Clarkson’s products became the middle-of-streaming platform for the Texas Defense Forces and took strong measures in the team’s Calder Cup playoffs.

Then move forward MatějBlümela man who was selected but eventually signed with Dallas three years ago. The Edmonton Oilers’ 2019 fourth-round draft pick ripped the AHL and led the league with 39 goals in 67 games. The AHL No. 1 All-Star team is still only 25 years old, continuing the playoffs with 14 points (7 goals and 9 assists). Qualifying as a free agent this summer, Bruemer is expected to find an NHL that works with Dallas or elsewhere.

As always, however, Dallas management ensures young people with extensive experience. goalkeeper Magnus Helberg intervention Remi Poirier The third phase of Game 4 against Abbotsford almost helped push the stars toward Game 7. Cameron HughesHe has been helping the Coachella Valley Firebirds into the Calder Cup finals for the past two years, and he once again demonstrates how he can dominate the playoffs. He scored 19 points (4 goals, 15 assists) in 14 playoff games. Coachella Valley Conalice Cole Lind He also saved some of his best work in the playoffs, inciting opponents endlessly inciting (8 goals, 7 assists) in 14 games. Defensive players Alex PetrovicThe man who signed next season, rejoined Game 3 of Texas last Monday in the playoffs with Dallas.

Finally, the franchise’s Bedrock Captain Curtis Mackenziewon the overtime championship in Game 5 and scored 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists) in 14 playoff games. Last Friday’s victory was the last position at the HEB Center this season, giving Texas fans a new memory to bring them into the offseason.

These stars also have a proud head coach in a total of 86 regular season and playoff games.

“Incredible team,” Graham said after Game 6. “I’m proud of them. They play the game the right way all year round.”

During the fifty years in the American Hockey League, Theahl.com writer Patrick Williams currently covers NHL.com and Flosports leagues and is a regular contributor to Siriusxm NHL New Network Radio. He won the AHL’s James H. Ellery Memorial Award for his outstanding league coverage in 2016.