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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Texas Stars receive emergency reinforcements Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws from Dallas amid Western Conference Final collapse
The Texas Stars are hanging by a thread in the Western Conference Finals, trailing 2-0 against the surging Abbotsford Canucks. In a last-ditch move, the Dallas Stars have sent down defenseman Alexander Petrovic and goaltender Ben Kraws. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But with the series already slipping away, it's a move that feels more like a hopeful lifeline than a guaranteed turning point. Dallas Stars deliver reinforcements as Texas faces brink of elimination Just days after being eliminated from the NHL postseason, the Dallas Stars have returned two key players, Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws, to the Texas Stars in a move that feels more like triage than tactics. Petrovic, a 33-year-old blueliner, logged 25 points across 55 games with Texas this season. He also stepped up admirably in Dallas, appearing in five regular-season games and suiting up for 17 playoff contests as an injury replacement. His return brings veteran poise to a Texas defense that's struggled to contain Abbotsford's speed and precision. Then there's Ben Kraws, the lesser-known but potentially pivotal piece. The 24-year-old goaltender only appeared in three games for Texas this season, spending the bulk of his time with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads, where he recorded a solid 23-12-5 record, a 2.88 goals-against average, and five shutouts. He's been riding shotgun as Dallas' third-string goalie during their postseason journey, but suddenly, he may be thrust into the fire in the AHL's highest-stakes series. This move from Dallas feels more like a reaction to trouble than a planned boost. The Texas Stars have struggled to keep pace with Abbotsford, and being down 2-0 in the series shows just how tough it's been. Bringing in reinforcements now, no matter how experienced might be asking too much, too late. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also raises the question of whether the Dallas Stars left Texas short-handed while chasing their own playoff goals. Now that their NHL run is over, sending players down feels more like an afterthought than a well-timed, impactful move. Also Read: With their backs against the wall, Texas needs more than just fresh legs. Petrovic and Kraws bring some hope, but hope alone won't be enough. If the Stars want to keep their Calder Cup dream alive, it's going to take grit, focus, and maybe a little bit of playoff magic.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dallas Stars Loan Alex Petrovic And Ben Kraws To Texas Stars
The Texas Stars have received some reinforcements for their Western Conference Finals showdown as defenseman Alexander Petrovic and goaltender Ben Kraws have been returned to the team by the Dallas Stars. Petrovic recorded 25 points in 55 games for Texas this season and appeared in five regular season NHL games before playing a sizeable role in 17 playoff games for Dallas due to various injuries. Advertisement The 33-year-old will add stability to Texas' blueline as they look to dig out of the 2-0 hole they find themselves in against the Abbotsford Canucks. Kraws appeared in three games for Texas this season but spent the majority of his time with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads where he had a 23-12-5 record with a 2.88 GAA, .910 SP and five shutouts. The 24-year-old was serving as the third goalie for the Dallas Stars during their playoff run. Check out The Hockey News' Dallas Stars team site. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Photo Credit: © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steelheads' Kraws Earns Goalie Of The Week
The ECHL announced on Monday that Idaho Steelheads goaltender Ben Kraws has been named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Mar. 17-23. The 24-year-old Kraws went 3-0-0 with two shutouts, a 0.67 goals-against average and a save percentage of .967 in three appearances for the Steelheads against Allen last week. The rookie netminder, who cracked The Hockey News' ECHL Friday Five, stopped all 27 shots in a 7-0 win on Wednesday, turned aside all 31 shots in a 1-0 victory on Friday and made 31 saves in a 5-2 win on Saturday. Under a one-year NHL contract with the Dallas Stars, Kraws is 20-8-4 in 32 appearances for the Steelheads this season with four shutouts, a 2.89 goals-against average and a save percentage of .911. Kraws is tied for second in the ECHL in shutouts and tied for sixth in wins among all goaltenders. The 6-foot-5, 195-pound native of Cranbury, N.J. is also 2-1-0 in three games with the Texas Stars in the AHL this season. Kraws has made five consecutive starts for Idaho including 12 of the last 13 games dating back to Feb. 21. He is 6-2-0 in his last eight starts with three shutouts, a 1.62 goals-against average, and a .949 save percentage. With 10 games left in the regular season, the Steelheads are three points back of the fourth and final playoff spot in the Mountain Division and just four points back of third place. Idaho is on the road this week for four games against the Tahoe Knight Monsters beginning Wednesday. Puck drop is set for 8 Pm MT.
