The Dallas Stars will honor Joe Nieuwendyk and Ralph Strangis with induction into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing their lasting impact both on and off the ice.
Both inductees are set to be honored and inducted during the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame Weekend from November 14-16, with Nieuwendyk and Strangis each participating in a ceremonial puck drop before a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 15.
Over his nearly seven-season tenure with Dallas, Nieuwendyk became one of the most well-known players in franchise history, collecting an impressive 178 goals and 162 assists across 442 games.
Nieuwendyk, a key player during the Stars’ formative years, was instrumental in helping the team capture its first and only Stanley Cup championship in 1999.
This run to the Stanley Cup included Nieuwendyk contributing 21 points in 23 games and winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player on the team during the postseason.
Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts welcomed Nieuwendyk into the team’s Hall of Fame with a statement, highlighting the special work done by the former player during his time in Dallas.
“Joe is not only one of the best players to ever wear a Dallas Stars sweater, but one of the greats in NHL history. He was known as a consistent playoff performer during his time with the club and is the only Conn Smythe trophy-winner in franchise history,” he wrote in a statement posted to the Stars’ website.
Meanwhile, Strangis brought the team’s action to life as the lead play-by-play announcer for two decades.
Strangis is the longest-tenured play-by-play broadcaster in Stars’ history, having spent 25 years with the franchise, including the move from Minnesota to Dallas in 1993, per The Stars.
This impeccable career helped Strangis become known as one of the best play-by-play announcers in the NHL, earning him an impressive seven Lone Star Emmy Awards throughout his career.
Alberts also welcomed Strangis to the Hall of Fame with a statement, saying that he “quickly endeared himself” to fans and calling him a “huge part of the fabric of our team for decades.”
“His voice is connected to many of our club’s biggest moments and his passion for the game has been invaluable in growing hockey in the Lone Star State,” wrote Alberts, per The Stars.
The full breakdown of the Stars’ Hall of Fame process is available here.