The Dallas Stars have secured forward Cameron Hughes with a two-year, two-way contract extension, enhancing their depth for the upcoming seasons. Hughes, who recently had an impressive run with the AHL's Texas Stars, scored 57 points, including 23 goals, during the regular season, showcasing his offensive abilities.

His performance continued into the Calder Cup Playoffs, where he led the Texas Stars with 19 points over 14 games. At 28 years old, Hughes, originally drafted by the Boston Bruins, has shown significant improvement and consistency at the AHL level, indicating his potential to make a stronger impact in the NHL.

The Texas Stars showcased an impressive performance in their final home weekend of the AHL regular season, securing a 5-3 victory over the Manitoba Moose. The Stars surged ahead with a dominant four-goal first period, featuring two quick scores from Kyle Capobianco, who demonstrated his offensive prowess with precise wrist shots. Cameron Hughes added another on the power play, while Justin Hryckowian capitalized shortly after a short-handed goal from Manitoba's Axel Jonsson-Fjällby.

Despite a resilient effort from the Moose, who managed to close the gap with goals from Ben King and Fabian Wagner, Hryckowian sealed the game with an empty-netter. Matej Blümel's stellar three-assist performance brought him within striking distance of the AHL scoring lead, marking a significant milestone in his season. With Magnus Hellberg in goal turning away 22 shots, the Stars are poised for their last regular season matchup against the Moose, seeking to end on a high note.

The Texas Stars delivered a decisive 4-0 victory over the Chicago Wolves, showcasing their dominant skills at the H-E-B Center. Goaltender Remi Poirier was key, stopping all 29 shots he faced, securing a shutout that emphasized the Stars' defensive prowess. Curtis McKenzie opened the scoring midway through the first period, capitalizing on a rebound. Cameron Hughes followed with his 20th goal of the season, extending the lead just a minute later. The Stars maintained their momentum into the third period with Justin Hryckowian's power-play goal and a nifty pass from Hughes that set up Antonio Stranges for the final tally.

This victory concluded the Stars' homestand with a solid 4-2 record and sets them up for three challenging interdivision road games. Poirier's exceptional performance, along with Hughes' offensive contributions, positions Texas favorably as they head into their next matchup against the Milwaukee Admirals.