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Dave Strader meets with Stars before game against Red Wings: 'This is like a family to me'

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New Stars announcer Dave Strader (left) poses with Daryl "Razor" Reaugh prior to a Dallas Stars preseason hockey game.

DETROIT -- Stars play by play man Dave Strader met the team in Detroit Tuesday and received the regional Emmy that the broadcast crew received for their work last season. Strader is battling cancer and has not been able to call games this year.

Lindy Ruff had me announce starting lineup in Stars locker room...with a goal :16 in, I may have to travel with team rest of season!