The 2000s Playoff Appearances
The Lone Star Hockey Dynasty
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division. The team plays its home games at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
- era_span
- 2000-2009
- playoff_appearances
- 7 out of 10 seasons
- key_captain
- Mike Modano (later Brenden Morrow)
- divisional_rivalry
- Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche
- notable_coach
- Dave Tippett
Lore & Background
The Stars relocated from Minnesota to Dallas in 1993 and quickly became a powerhouse. In the 2000s, they made the playoffs seven times, including a run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2000. Led by captain Mike Modano and later Brenden Morrow, and coached by Dave Tippett, the Stars were known for their defensive discipline and clutch scoring. They won the Pacific Division title in 2003 and the Presidents' Trophy in 2000, cementing their status as a perennial contender.
In Their Own Story
The air inside Reunion Arena was thick with humidity and anticipation as the clock ticked down in Game 7 of the 2003 Western Conference Semifinals. Mike Modano, his jersey stained with sweat and ice shavings, skated to the faceoff circle. The roar of the crowd seemed to shake the very foundations of the building. He dropped the puck, a moment frozen in time that represented everything the Stars stood for: resilience, heart, and an unyielding refusal to fade into obscurity after their 1999 triumph.
Reader's Guide
The Cowboys' streak of 190 consecutive sold out regular and postseason games (home and away) began in 2002. In 2015, the Dallas Cowboys became the first sports team to be valued at $4 billion, making it the most valuable sports team in the world, according to Forbes. In 2016, the Cowboys also became the most valuable sports team at $4 billion, a record they have held since by also being the first sports team to reach a worth of $10 billion dollars. As of late 2025, the Cowboys are valued at about $13 billion. The Cowboys also generated $620 million in revenue in 2014, a record for a U.S. sports team. In 2018, they also became the first NFL franchise to be valued at $5 billion and making Forbes' list as the most valued NFL team for the 12th straight year.
Did You Know?
- The Dallas Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999 and returned to the Finals in 2000.
- Mike Modano is the all-time leading scorer among U.S.-born NHL players.
- The Stars' 2000-2001 season saw them set a franchise record with 48 wins.
- Brenden Morrow became captain in 2006 and led the team to the Western Conference Finals in 2008.
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