December 6th – The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has recalled left wing Francis Wathier from the Texas Stars, Dallas’ primary minor league affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Wathier, 25, has played in 23 games for Texas so far this season, ranking second on the team in goals (eight) and tied for third in points (11). In 2009-10, he recorded 40 points (19g, 21a) in 76 games with Texas and helped the Stars reach the Calder Cup Finals in the club’s inaugural season. Wathier also ranked second on the club in penalty minutes during the regular season (101).
January 19th - The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has recalled center Aaron Gagnon and left wing Francis Wathier from the Texas Stars, Dallas’ primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Wathier, 26, has played in 42 games for Texas so far this season, ranking tied for second on the team in goals with 12 and tied for third in points with 22. In 2009-10, he recorded 40 points (19g, 21a) and 101 penalty minutes in 76 games with Texas. The St. Isidore, Ontario, native made his NHL debut last season with Dallas, appearing in five games and recording five penalty minutes. Wathier was drafted by Dallas in the sixth round (185th overall) at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
February 4th - The Dallas Stars announced today that the NHL club has placed right wing Adam Burish on Injured Reserve with a facial injury, retroactive to Thursday, Feb. 3, when he suffered the injury at Boston. The team also announced that it has recalled left wing Francis Wathier from the Texas Stars, Dallas’ development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Wathier, 26, has appeared in one game for Dallas this season (Jan. 21 at Calgary). He has played in 44 AHL games for Texas this season, recording 24 points (13 goals, 11 assists). Wathier represented Texas at the AHL All-Star Game this past Monday in Hershey, Penn. He led the Western Conference with two goals and a +2 rating in the contest. The 6-3, 208-pound winger was Dallas’ sixth round selection (185th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
February 14th - The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has assigned forward Toby Petersen for a conditioning assignment with the Texas Stars, Dallas’ primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). The team also placed forward Raymond Sawada on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, retroactive to Feb. 3, and have recalled forward Francis Wathier from the Texas Stars.
Wathier, 26, has appeared in three games for Dallas this season. He has also played in 45 AHL games for Texas, recording 24 points (13 goals, 11 assists). Wathier represented Texas at the AHL All-Star Game on Jan. 31 in Hershey, Penn. The 6-3, 208-pound winger was Dallas’ sixth round selection (185th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
So with Dorsett gunning for Neal all game, any chance we see a lot of minutes from Wathier?
Do you really think Dorsett will want to engage in a fight after his beat down against Kaleta, of all people? He might be wise to lay low for a few games, but then again, no one has ever accused Dorsett of being wise.*
*Just as expression. I have no idea if Dorsett is a genius or near retarded.
Do you really think Dorsett will want to engage in a fight after his beat down against Kaleta, of all people? He might be wise to lay low for a few games, but then again, no one has ever accused Dorsett of being wise.*
*Just as expression. I have no idea if Dorsett is a genius or near retarded.
They might just scratch him because the last time Dorsett went after Neal
He got hurt
Hopefully he gets into a game, he was impressive in his short stint last season and did pretty much everything you want to see out of a 4th line banger.
Probably some legal mumbo jumbo requiring a certain number of players to be on the roster at any time. Since Peterson was in the AHL they needed a body on the list, maybe.
