Neil Graham's Power Play Success with Dallas Stars
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Welcome to Dallas Stars News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to Dallas Stars fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. Neil Graham, the 40-year-old assistant coach for the Dallas Stars, is making waves in his first NHL season.
This Calgary native carved a unique path through hockey's lower leagues, from the Southern Professional Hockey League to the East Coast Hockey League and American Hockey League, before landing behind the Stars bench. He started strong as a player at Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania, then scored 41 goals over two seasons with the Augusta Riverhawks in the SPHL. Graham also played a bit in the ECHL before shifting to coaching.
He joined the Stars' ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads, as a player coach, later becoming head coach with a solid 166 wins, 91 losses, and 31 ties over four years, hitting the playoffs annually.
What is Neil Graham's journey to becoming an NHL coach?
That success led him to the Texas Stars in the AHL, where he took over as head coach just two months in during the 2019 season. Over six years, his team notched 240-plus win seasons, four Calder Cup playoff trips, and a run to the 2025 Western Conference. Final.
Along the way, he coached key stars prospects like three AHO Rookies of the Year and an MVP. Now focusing on the power play, Graham has transformed Dallas' unit from inconsistent to elite. Heading into the Olympic break, the Stars tie for first league-wide with 50 power play goals and rank second at a 29.9%.
Success rate, including the best home mark, at 31%.
Stars like Wyatt Johnston, with 18 power play goals, and Jason Robertson are thriving, With the NHL resuming soon, the Stars gear up for 25 games in 50 days. After three straight Western Conference finals, fans and Graham embrace the pressure fueled by Texas passion as they chase a deep playoff run this spring. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Relax deeper. Reset faster. Comfort you can hear. S-O-L-I. Solipillow.com.
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