The Traverse City tournament is often many fans’ signal to wipe the off-season crust from their eyes and get ready for the NHL season. The eight team tournament takes place in Traverse City, Michigan from September 8th to September 12th this season, and is just a week before many teams start their training camps.
The Dallas Stars will once again take part in the Traverse City tournament, along with the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St.