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Dallas Stars' new hockey coach Lindy Ruff, center, shakes hands with with the general manager Jim Nill, left, as president Jim Lites looks on during an NHL hockey news conference in Dallas, Friday, June 21, 2013. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
While the "culture" of a hockey organization can be found in the corners on the ice or during a timeout on the bench or even in the weight room, Stars general manager Jim Nill knows it will thrive just as importantly in less conspicuous places.
Like Whole Foods Market.
Or a playdate between players' kids.