As the Texas Stars franchise continues into its second decade, more and more players are calling it a career and opening the second act of their adult life. Derek Hulak is this week’s. After playing a handful of games in Switzerland this season, the Calder Cup winning forward is joining his college team as an assistant coach.
“I was fortunate enough to play for four years with the [WHL] Saskatoon Blades and four years with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies,” Hulak told 100 Degree Hockey when reached last week via Zoom. “For me to get an opportunity where you have the chance to coach, not only, your hometown team but also one that you've played for as well, and step into a role where you're having the opportunity to coach with and learn under someone like Mike Babcock, it almost seemed too good to be true.