Stars Reassign Colton Point to Steelheads

Mar 26, 2019

CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, announced today that the Dallas Stars have reassigned goaltender Colton Point from Texas to its ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads.

 

Point, 21, has seen action in five AHL games this year, totaling a 1-3-1 record, 3.96 GAA, and .854 SV%. The rookie made his AHL debut against the Milwaukee Admirals on Oct. 6 and took the game to a 4-3 decision in overtime. In the ECHL this season, the North Bay, Ontario native has played 13 games for the Steelheads earning a 5-2-1-1 record, 3.28 GAA, and .887 SV%.

 

Before turning pro, the 6-foot-4 netminder played two seasons at Colgate University. During his sophomore year, Point ranked second among all collegiate goaltenders with a 1.60 GAA and led all goalies with a .950 SV%. Point compiled a 18-17-7 career record and was a finalist for the Mike Richter Award in 2018.

 

The Texas Stars are the primary development affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, and continue their home stand on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. facing the Manitoba Moose.

 

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