Dallas Signs Former Iowa Star
May 1, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Stars announced this evening that their National Hockey League affiliate, the Dallas Stars, have signed Right Wing Krys Barch to a one-year NHL contract.
Recalled by the Dallas Stars back on January 14th, Barch made his NHL debut on January 15th against the Los Angeles Kings. Overall, the 26-year-old appeared in 26 games for the Dallas Stars, registering three goals, two assists and 107 penalty minutes: 26(3/2/5)107.
"Krys is a hard-nosed player who plays with an edge and did a good job for our hockey club last season," commented Dallas Stars General Manager Doug Armstrong. "We will look for him to continue to improve his game and make impacts for our organization next year."
The six-year professional skated in 31 games for Iowa this season, posting three goals and five assists: 31(3/5/8). He led Iowa with 110 penalty minutes. The 6-2, 215-pound Hamilton, Ontario native was signed by Dallas as a Free Agent on July 18th, 2006.
Reached by phone in Dallas, Barch was "appreciative of the coaching staff back in Des Moines and all the Iowa Stars fans and wishes the team and fans continued Calder Cup Playoff success against the Chicago Wolves". Today's news comes just two weeks after the birth of the couple's son Hayden.
He skated in 43 games for Iowa in 2005-06, recording seven goals and six assists for 13 points, to go along with a team-high 129 penalty minutes. He also appeared in all seven of Iowa's Calder Cup Playoff games, notching an assist and 27 penalty minutes.
IOWA STARS INFO: The Iowa Stars advanced to the West Division Finals and will face the Chicago Wolves in Illinois beginning on Wednesday, May 2nd and Friday, May 4th. The series returns to Des Moines on Sunday, May 6th, Tuesday, May 8th and if necessary, Thursday, May 10th. Sunday's game begins at 5:00 PM, while Tuesday and Thursday have 7:00 PM start times. Adult tickets for home games are $16, while kids' tickets are just $8. Listen to all games, home and away, on AM 940 or watch streaming video over the B2 Networks by visiting IowaStarsHockey.com. Bring a group or hold your child's birthday at a Stars game! All ticketing information can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS or by visiting IowaStarsHockey.com.
WEST DIVISION FINALS - IOWA STARS vs. CHICAGO WOLVES - SERIES "L"
Game Date Time Location
Wed., May 2 7:00 PM Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Fri., May 4 7:30 PM Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
p/o4 SUN., MAY 6 5:00 PM WELLS FARGO ARENA, DES MOINES, IA
p/o5 TUE., MAY 8 7:00 PM WELLS FARGO ARENA, DES MOINES, IA
p/o6 THURS., MAY 10 7:00 PM WELLS FARGO ARENA, DES MOINES, IA**
Sat., May 12 7:00 PM Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL**
Mon., May 14 7:00 PM Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL**
** IF NECESSARY
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