Stars recall defenseman Dillon Heatherington from Texas

The 22-year-old has appeared in five games with Dallas this season, posting one assist and 26 penalty minutes

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By Dallas Stars Staff @DallasStars / <b>Press Release</b>

Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nillannounced today that the club has recalled defenseman Dillon Heatherington from the Texas Stars, Dallas' top development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Heatherington, 22, has appeared in five games with Dallas this season and has posted one assist (0-1=1), a plus-3 plus/minus rating and 26 penalty minutes. He has also registered 17 points (3-14=17) in 52 games played for Texas this season, along with a +6 plus/minus rating and 41 penalty minutes.
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound native of Calgary, Alta. was acquired by Dallas from Columbus in exchange for Lauri Korpikoski on March 1, 2017. He was originally selected by Columbus in the second round (50th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft.

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