Hockey in Texas is still, surprisingly enough, considered to be a ludicrous topic by some. As a result, hosting the 2018 NHL Draft in the sweltering heat of Dallas is considered not only crazy, but also ignorant. After all, “no one will know or care about it.” But the Dallas Stars don’t play that way.
In fact, the Stars continue making massive strides in changing that frame of mind both across the country and across the sport. That change is kickstarted by things like Hockey Day in Texas.
The Stars saw the days leading up to the NHL Draft (which starts on Friday night) as an opportunity.