Dallas Returns Travis Morin to Texas

Jan 5, 2015

CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, announced today forward Travis Morin has been reassigned to the team from the NHL and defenseman Connor Hardowa has been released from his Professional Tryout Agreement.

 

Morin, 29, appeared in five games for Dallas during his most recent NHL call up, tallying one assist.  The 6-foot-1, 190-pound native of Brooklyn Park, Minn. was leading Texas in goals (10), assists (14), and points (24) before he his call up.  Morin is the reigning AHL Most Valuable Player after tallying 88 points last year.

 

Morin was a ninth-round pick (263rd overall) of the Washington Capitals in 2004.

 

Hardowa, 26, appeared in five games this season for the Stars.  The 6-foot-1, 210-pound defenseman appeared in 19 games this season for the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies before signing a tryout agreement with the Stars.

 

Texas closes out their three-game road trip on Tuesday, when they visit the Oklahoma City Barons at 7 p.m.

 

The Texas Stars entered the 2014-15 season as the AHL’s defending Calder Cup Champions.  Single-game tickets and season ticket packages for the 2014-15 campaign are on sale now.  For more information, call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit TexasStarsHockey.com. 
 

Photo Credit: Texas Stars