Defenseman Ondrej Vala Returns to Idaho

Oct 21, 2019

CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, announced today that defenseman Ondrej Vala has been reassigned by the organization from Texas to team’s ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads.

Vala, 21, completed his first pro season in 2018-19 playing nine games AHL games with Texas and recorded an assist. Additionally, the blueliner skated in 55 ECHL games and 11 playoff games, earning 13 points (3-10=13) with a +16 rating. Vala skated in a pair of preseason games with the Stars and has already logged two games with Idaho this year.

The 6-foot-4, 209-pound native of Kolin, Czech Republic signed an entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars in 2016 and played in the WHL with Kamloops and Everett. In 191 games, he earned 74 points (21-53=74) and an additional 13 points (2-11=13) in 35 playoff games.

The Texas Stars begin a four-game road trip through the Midwest on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. They begin against the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena and will also face the Milwaukee Admirals and Grand Rapids Griffins on the trip.