The Dallas Stars are a professional NHL ice hockey team based in Dallas, with a rich history that began as the Minnesota North Stars in 1967. After a 1978 merger with the Cleveland Barons and two Stanley Cup Final appearances, the franchise relocated to Dallas for the 1993–94 season. The team achieved its pinnacle of success in Dallas, winning the prestigious Stanley Cup in 1999, with Joe Nieuwendyk earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Beyond their championship, the Stars have captured nine division titles and three Western Conference championships, playing their home games at the American Airlines Center since 2001. The franchise boasts a strong legacy of Hall of Fame players, including Mike Modano, the highest-scoring player in team history, alongside Brett Hull, Ed Belfour, and Joe Nieuwendyk. Overall, the franchise has appeared in the Stanley Cup Final five times, most recently in 2020.