Dallas Stars sign Christian Fitzgerald to an entry-level contract after an impressive NCAA career

NHL's Dallas Stars have signed Christian Fitzgerald to a one-year, entry-level contract after his impressive NCAA career. This was announced by the team’s general manager, Jim Nill, on Monday. As per reports, the Wisconsin standout will immediately report to the Texas Stars, Dallas’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the current season. He is an exceptional college veteran who has earned himself an NHL contract due to brilliant talent and impressive playmaking skills.

NCAA standout Christian Fitzgerald earns impressive NHL deal after Dallas Stars sign entry-level contract

College veteran and NHL standout Christian Fitzgerald has earned an impressive NHL deal after the Dallas Stars signed a one-year, entry-level contract on Monday, as reported by general manager Jim Nill. According to reports, the deal is for the 2026-27 campaign, and Fitzgerald will join the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Texas Stars, for the rest of the season on an amateur tryout.

Announcing the same on X/Twitter handle, Dallas Stars stated, “We have signed Christian Fitzgerald to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2026-27. Welcome to #TexasHockey, Christian!”

As reported by the NHL, Fitzgerald finished his senior season at University of Wisconsin, where he collected 31 point in 39 games. He recorded 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) in 39 games, marking a career-high and finishing among the team’s top scorers.


The Canadian forward arrives in the professional ranks following a strong collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin. Among Badger skaters this season, Fitzgerald led the team with 9 power-play goals, while ranking second in goals with 16 goals and 105 shots taken.

Before his NCAA career, the 23-year-old forward also spent time in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2019 to 2022, scoring 24 goals and 34 assists for 58 points in 93 games. He earned the Brett Hull Trophy for the BCHL top scorer during the 2020-21 season, where he totaled 33 points with the Surrey Eagles.

As for the Dallas Stars' performance this season, they have shown exceptional brilliance as they sit in second position in the Central Division with 108 points in 80 games played so far, where they have 48 games and have lost 20 games.

They are regarded as one of the most successful franchises in the National Hockey League over the past six seasons. Earlier, the Stars have qualified for the playoffs four times, including a trip to the Western Conference Final in each of the past three seasons.

FAQs

Are the Dallas Stars heading towards the NHL Playoffs in 2026?

In 2026, the Dallas Stars have again emerged as a prominent NHL team with (48-20-12) and is again heading into the playoffs. They are currently the third-best team in the league with 108 points.

What are the career stats of Christian Fitzgerald?

In 151 career games, Fitzgerald potted 45 goals and 56 assists for 101 points. Due to his exceptional talent, Fitzgerald will join the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Texas Stars, for the rest of the season on an amateur tryout.

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