Texas Stars Sign Defenseman Kyle Looft to One-Year Extension

July 15, 2026 - CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, announced today that the club has signed defenseman Kyle Looft to a one-year AHL standard player contract extension for the 2026-27 season. Looft, 28, returns for his third full season with the Stars after posting nine points (4-5- 9) in 37 games during the 2025-26 campaign. The 6-foot-4 defenseman has 20 points (9-11- 20) in 96 regular-season games and three assists in 23 playoff contests in his ... Full Story

Defending Champs Unveil Roster

July 13, 2026 - With eight returning champions, this roster combines proven winners with an exciting group of new additions ready to make an immediate impact. Featuring seven All-Americans, eight NCAA championships, seven players with senior national team experience, and two international standouts, this year's squad is loaded with talent from top to bottom. Returning to the roster are League One Volleyball champions Madi Banks, Bailey Miller, Juliann Faucette, Madisen Skinner, Bella Bergmark, Molly McCage, ... Full Story

Texas Stars Announce 2026-27 Regular-Season Schedule

July 9, 2026 - CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, announced the club's 2026-27 regular-season schedule today. The Stars open the season at home for the sixth consecutive season when they host the Iowa Wild on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The 72-game schedule concludes on Saturday, Apr. 10, 2027 against Iowa in Des Moines. A CLOSER LOOK The Stars' regular-season schedule consists of 72 games split evenly bet... Full Story

Texas Stars Sign Forward Mike Sgarbossa to AHL Contract

July 8, 2026 - CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, announced today that the club has signed forward Mike Sgarbossa to a one-year AHL standard player contract for the 2026-27 season. Sgarbossa, 33, joins the Stars after spending the 2025-26 season playing for HC Lugano and SC Bern in the National League in Switzerland. Prior to his time overseas, Sgarbossa enjoyed seven seasons in the Washington Capitals organization, where he skated in 43 NHL game... Full Story

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• Austin FC Exercises Contract Buyout on Robert Taylor - Austin FC (MLS) June 16
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• Texas Stars Sign Captain Curtis McKenzie to One-Year Contract Extension - Texas Stars (AHL) May 29
• Texas Stars Sign Forward Charlie Paquette - Texas Stars (AHL) May 20
• Austin FC Parts Ways with Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell and Head Coach Nico Estévez - Austin FC (MLS) May 18
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• Sports briefs: Mill Valley majors pick up first win at Sectionals - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (July 18)
• Sports Briefs: Survivors advance in Little League elimination rounds - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (July 6)
• Sports briefs: McCuskey-Hay, Horn lead way at US Nike Nationals - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (June 22)
• Sports Briefs: Pacifics power up late to beat Weirdos - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (June 21)
• Sports briefs: San Rafael rallies for walk-off win - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (June 14)
• Former Union boss Jim Curtin hired by Austin FC - MLS Delaware County Times (June 9)
• Sports Briefs: Pacifics make quick work of Weirdos - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (June 5)
• Sports briefs: Marin duo powers St. Ignatius relay team to State - Pecos Marin Independent Journal (May 25)
• St. Louis City SC goes into World Cup break on a roll, beats Austin 3-0 - MLS St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 24)
• Omaha Supernovas name Chris McGown new coach - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (May 19)
• Late goals by Manu García and Stephen Afrifa rally Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Austin - MLS New York Newsday (May 17)
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