Editor's note: This article originally published on Feb. 18, 2017.
Dave died on Oct. 1 at the age of 62 from a rare but aggressive bile duct cancer -- cholangiocarcinoma -- diagnosed soon after the 2015-16 season, his first and last with the Stars.
Dad's "Return to the Booth" was one year ago. @TheVoiceDS sounded as good as ever and I will never forget this incredible moment. @DallasStars @jamiebenn14 #StraderStrong #NHL #DallasStars https://t.co/P15fkAyNZY
— Trevor Strader (@tstrader4) February 19, 2018
Shortly after his father's passing, Trevor sang the national anthem before "Hockey Fights Cancer" night at a Stars game on Nov.