In the world of hockey, there is always a debate about who were the best players to wear each sweater number for a particular team. Today, we delve into the Dallas Stars’ history and look at who were the best players to wear numbers 61 through 75.
Starting off with number 63, we have Evgenii Dadonov currently sporting the jersey for Dallas. However, two other players have also donned the sweater. Of the three, Mike Ribeiro stands out as the most impactful. Ribeiro spent six glorious years in Dallas, racking up an impressive 407 points in 461 games. He was a 2008 All-Star and consistently ranked among the league leaders in assists. Ribeiro retired after a illustrious 17-year career with over 1,000 games played and more than 700 points.
Moving on to number 64, we have Tanner Kero as the sole player to wear that jersey for Dallas. Kero played five seasons in the NHL with Chicago and Dallas, scoring 11 goals in 134 games. During his time with the Stars, he contributed 13 points in 62 games over two seasons.
Number 65 has only been worn by Ryan Conner for Dallas. Conner spent his first three NHL seasons with Dallas before bouncing around to Pittsburgh, Detroit, Phoenix, and Washington. Although he appeared in 180 games over nine seasons, he never quite solidified a spot in any team’s lineup.
Number 66 remains vacant, with no player ever donning that jersey for Dallas. The legend of the empty number continues to mystify fans and players alike.
Continuing on to number 68, we have the iconic Jaromir Jagr, who played just 34 games for the Stars in 2013. Despite his brief stint in Dallas, Jagr’s illustrious career spanning 24 years and nine different franchises solidify his place as the only player to wear number 68 for the Stars.
As we look back on the history of the Dallas Stars, we can see the impact of these players who have worn numbers 61 through 75. Each player has left their mark on the team in their own unique way, contributing to the rich tapestry of the franchise. The debate over who were the best players to wear each sweater number will continue to rage on, keeping the spirit of hockey alive and well in Dallas.
