Junior joins Dallas Stars
Published on March 14, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White today confirmed that the Dallas Stars have recalled Right Wing Junior Lessard from the Iowa Stars. Lessard's recall is under emergency conditions.
The 26-year-old Lessard departs Iowa as the club's leading goal scorer with 21 goals and as second leading point-getter with 41 overall points: (21/20/41). The 6-0, 200-pound winger leads Iowa with 10 power-play goals. In 117 career games with the Iowa Stars, he has notched 47 goals, and 52 assists for 99 total points.
He has skated in five National Hockey League games with the Dallas Stars, recording his first NHL goal on November 7th, 2005 against the Edmonton Oilers.
Originally signed as a Free Agent by Dallas on April 15th, 2004, the Quebec-native was named the 2004 Hobey Baker Award Winner as the Top Collegiate Player in the United States.
IOWA STARS INFO: The Stars play game four of their six-game road trip in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday evening. Iowa returns home to face the Peoria Rivermen on Tuesday, March 20th at 7 PM. It's GETAWAY TUESDAY! One lucky fan will win roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas compliments of Allegiant Air. It is also 2-for-1 Tuesday! Get two $21 tickets for the price of one with any valid college, high school and military identification! Doors open for all home games one hour before face-off. 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.
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