Dallas Assigns Defenseman Jordie Benn to Texas
Published on January 11, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
Frisco, TX - The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Jordie Benn to the Texas Stars, Dallas' primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Benn, 24, has played in two games for Dallas this season collecting one assist and one shot. He became the 10th player in Dallas Stars history to record his first NHL point in his first NHL game. Along with younger brother Jamie Benn, they became the third set of brothers in Dallas Stars history and the sixth in team history to play in an NHL game together.
The Stars host the Abbotsford Heat at home tonight, January 11th at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday is an H-E-B Night and a "Winning Wednesday". Fans are encouraged to bring any H-E-B store brand non-perishable food item to the game and receive $5 off their ticket price. Also, if the Stars win, all fans at the game on Jan. 11 will receive a ticket to the Stars home game on Feb. 8 against Milwaukee. Texas will embark on a four-game road trip from January 13 - 18, making stops in Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Chicago and Rockford. Texas will return home on January 20 to host Peoria at 7:30 p.m.
Individual tickets for all games are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.TexasStarsHockey.com or by calling 512.GO.STARS (467.8277).
2011-12 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. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets, suites, group tickets or mini-plans may call the Texas Stars front office.
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