Dallas Returns Matt Fraser to Texas
February 28, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Texas Stars News Release
CEDAR PARK, TX - The Texas Stars, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced today that Dallas has returned left wing Matt Fraser on loan to Texas
Fraser, 22, returns from his first recall to Dallas of the season. The Red Deer, Alberta native appeared in two NHL games for the Stars and scored his first career NHL goal on Monday at Nashville. He currently leads the Stars with 35 points (24 goals, 11 assists) in 51 AHL games this season and ranks third in plus-minus (+12). Fraser still leads the AHL with 13 power play goals and ranks fifth in the league in goals (24). Earlier this season, Fraser was selected to represent the Western Conference at the 2013 AHL All-Star Game after posting a team-leading 35 points (24 goals, 11 assist) for Texas in 51 games so far this season. The 6-foot-1 left wing played his first career NHL contest last season on Jan. 24, 2012 against the Anaheim Ducks. Fraser went undrafted and was signed as a free agent on Nov. 17, 2010.
The Texas Stars will face the Chicago Wolves on Friday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. for another Texas Lottery Lucky Row Night, a $3 Beer Night and the fourth Stars Player Magnet Giveaway. Pro-rated full and partial 2012-13 season seat packages are on sale now. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com.
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