Texas Stars Sign Forward Ben Berard to One-Year Contract

Jun 21, 2023

CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, announced today the club signed forward Ben Berard to a one-year AHL contract through the 2023-24 season.

 

Berard, 24, joined the Stars in March on an amateur tryout after completing his college career at Cornell University. He made his professional debut Apr. 7 in a 7-3 win at Tucson and recorded his first point Apr. 16 with an assist in a 5-2 loss to Iowa.

 

Prior to turning pro, Berard led the Big Red with 11 goals and finished second with 28 points (11-17—28) in 34 games last season, helping the school reach the NCAA Tournament. He compiled 68 points (32-36—68) in 87 career games at Cornell from 2019-2023.

 

The 6-foot, 191-pound native of Duncan, British Columbia was originally undrafted and played three seasons for the British Columbia Hockey League’s Powell River Kings before attending Cornell.

 

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