JULY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'He's going to help so many people': Stephen Johns finds purpose, and Bobby Ryan, at end of #MentalMiles journey As he's rollerbladed across America, Johns has raised awareness for mental health and gained followers.
Blades of steel: Johns spotlights mental health in hockey
Recently retired Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns had a history of concussions and realized during a game last year that his NHL career was overJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars' Stephen Johns announces retirement Dallas Stars defenceman Stephen Johns is retiring from the NHL, citing his struggles with post-concussion syndrome.
JUNE 14, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns announces retirement, cross-country excursion Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns, who has dealt with post-concussion syndrome, has retired from the NHL and plans to rollerblade cross...
JUNE 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Stars defenseman Stephen Johns of Wampum announces retirement NHL defenseman Stephen Johns, a native of Wampum, has retired from professional hockey. The 28-year-old announced his decision via social me...
JUNE 14, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Seguin among injured Stars in Cup run, Bowness expected back
The Dallas Stars were hurting badly during their run to the Stanley Cup FinalOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt with mystery issue Johns (undisclosed) missed most of the Stars' playoff run because he "didn't feel comfortable playing anymore," Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact The Stars still haven't released any details regarding the specific nature of Johns' issue, but he's dealt with concussions in the past, and at this point it wouldn't be surprising to see him announce his retirement ahead of the 2020-21 season. The 28-year-old is a fantastic bottom-four option when healthy, but injuries have derailed his career to this point.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Stars to host Kucherov and the Lightning
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the Dallas StarsSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Almost no travel in NHL playoffs benefits Lightning, Stars
The Dallas Stars have been inside the NHL bubble in Edmonton for two monthsSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas Stars to face Tampa Bay Lightning on the road
Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars travel to take on the Tampa Bay LightningSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Like in 2009, back-to-back could tilt this Stanley Cup Final
After the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars in overtime Friday night, it’s right back for Game 5 on Saturday night in just the second Stanley Cup Final with a back-to-back...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay takes on Dallas with 2-1 series lead
The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 lead in the seriesSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stamkos scores, leaves, Lightning beat Stars 5-2 in Game 3
Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, left with injury and the Tampa Bay Lightning kept dominating without him, blowing the Dallas Stars out of an empty arena wit...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
STANLEY CUP NOTEBOOK: Seguin's goal drought at 11 games
Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin hasn't scored a goal in 11 gamesSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars, Lightning tied 1-1 heading into game 3
The Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning are in a 1-1 series tie in the Stanley Cup FinalSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Tampa Bay
The Dallas Stars take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 1-0 lead in the seriesSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Hit 'em!' Stars hammer Tampa 4-1 to open Stanley Cup Final
The well-rested Dallas Stars took it to the banged-up Tampa Bay Lightning with the play and physicality early and goaltender Anton Khudobin closed it out with 22 third-period saves...SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning's Stamkos ruled out for start of Stanley Cup Final
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the Stanley Cup Final against the Dallas Stars with several key players dealing with injuries the team somehow was able to withstand during an impress...SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars, Lightning meet in nontraditional Stanley Cup Final
Two of the southernmost teams in the NHL are meeting in the Stanley Cup Final in the great white northSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas tries to clinch conference finals against Vegas in game 5
The Dallas Stars look to clinch the series over the Vegas Golden Knights in game five of the Western Conference finalsSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Golden Knights
The Dallas Stars take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the seriesSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars, Golden Knights face off with series tied 1-1
The Dallas Stars play the Vegas Golden Knights in game three of the Western Conference finals with the series tied 1-1SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday Sports in Brief
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Golden Knights
The Dallas Stars take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the seriesSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shutdown Stars: Dallas beats Vegas 1-0 in West final Game 1
John Klingberg scored on the Stars’ first shot, Anton Khudobin stopped all 25 the Golden Knights put on net and Dallas bea Vegas 1-0 in a hard-hitting, defensive Game 1 of the West...SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
