The division leading Stars head out on a 4-game road swing against Carolina, Washington, Pittsburgh & Detroit on fire. They earned 18 of 24 possible points so far this season and are looking to continue moving up the standings. Get a glimpse of what went on behind the scenes as the team traveled to the East Coast.
Photos by Trey Hill
DAY ONE (11/5/11) - TRIP TO RALEIGH, NC
(newest photos at top)
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| 7:20pm - North Carolina's fall colors come alive as the sun sets on day one of the Dallas Stars road trip. |
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| 5:31pm - Three of the men behind every Dallas Stars broadcast, John Sponsler, Doug "dotcom" Foster and Jason Walsh, take the media bus to the team hotel. |
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| 5:29pm - Ralph checks his email just before cursing Mike Ribeiro's play on Words With Friends. |
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| 5:23pm - Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard steps off the plane in Raleigh, NC. |
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| 4:48pm - Ralph Strangis and Joe Calvillo discuss the newly released Stars Media Guide iPad app. |
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| 4:41pm - While his teammates listen to music, sleep or watch movies, Krystofer Barch uses the time in flight to read. |
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| 4:35pm - Kari Lehtonen, who started the season 9-1 with a .936 save percentage and a 2.16 goals against, reviews game film with goalie coach Mike Valley. |
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| 3:25pm - The Dallas Stars coaching staff has an impromptu meeting during the flight. |
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| 2:45pm - Ralph Strangis meticulously fills in his game notes for tomorrows tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. |
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| 1:20pm - Ribeiro heads out to the team plane after clearing security. |
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| 1:13pm - Krystofer Barch stands guard in the final two minutes before a small fine is levied on his teammates who arrive late. |
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| 1:10pm - Krystofer Barch chrips at Trevor Daley as they arrive. |
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| 1:08pm - Loui Eriksson grabs his bags before heading out to the team plane. |
DAY TWO - CLICK HERE
DAY THREE - CLICK HERE