Stars Sign Forward Derek Hulak to Standard AHL Contract

Aug 14, 2014

CEDAR PARK, Texas – The 2014 Calder Cup Champion Texas Stars, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced today that the club has signed forward Derek Hulak to a standard AHL contract for the 2014-15 season.

Hulak, 24, returns after appearing in five games for the Stars last season, tallying a goal and two assists. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound forward scored his lone goal in his first-career AHL appearance on March 1st at San Antonio. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native made his Calder Cup debut for the Stars in Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals against Grand Rapids, and appeared in three playoff games overall for the club.

Before joining the Stars, Hulak (HOO-lahk) completed a four-year career of CIS hockey at the University of Saskatchewan (CWUAA).  He posted 48 points (13 goals, 35 assists) in 28 games during his final campaign in 2013-14 and led the Huskies to the 2014 University Cup Final before losing to the University of Alberta. Despite the loss, Hulak concluded the season as a First-Team All-Star and University Cup Tournament MVP. Hulak finished his collegiate career with 122 points (34 goals, 89 assists) in 87 CIS games.

He made his professional debut with the Central Hockey League’s Tulsa Oilers for 21 games during the 2010-11 season, posting four goals and 10 assists, before electing to begin his time with the Huskies. Prior to that, he played four full seasons of major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League for the Regina Pats and the Saskatoon Blades.

The Texas Stars are preparing to defend their 2014 Calder Cup championship as the 2014-15 season rapidly approaches. Texas opens their 2014-15 pre-season schedule on Friday, October 3rd against the Oklahoma City Barons at 7:00 p.m. at Cedar Park Center. Texas Stars season ticket packages for the 2014-15 season are on sale now. For more information, call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com.