Want to start game day with a positive Dallas Stars story? Let’s talk about Denis Gurianov.
Sean Shapiro met the Stars’ newest Russian sensation when they were both down in Cedar Park and shooting for the big leagues. Shapiro saw first-hand how hard Gurianov worked to learn English – even pausing during interviews to look up the word he wanted on an app:
Being able to communicate was important, but the message speaking English sent was also important to Gurianov. It conveyed his commitment to staying on the North American career path and his dedication to eventually becoming an NHL player.