Rick Bowness leaves Stars’ bench after three seasons

The Stars completed fourth within the Central Division, posting a report of 46-30-6. Dallas earned a berth into the Stanley Cup Playoffs however misplaced to the Calgary Flames in seven video games within the first spherical. 

Bowness, 67, was employed forward of the 2019-20 season and spent three seasons behind the Stars’ bench.  

“After careful consideration with my wife Judy, we feel it’s best to step away and allow the organization the opportunity to pursue a different direction at the head coaching position,” Bowness said in a statement released by the Stars. “I’d like to thank all the passionate fans and the dedicated staff for their support and hard work in my time there. It has been an honor for me, and my family, to represent the Stars and the city of Dallas.” 

The Stars went 20-13-5 in Bowness’ first season with the workforce, profitable the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl earlier than falling to the Tampa Bay Lightning in six video games within the Stanley Cup Finals. 

The Stars posted an 89-62-25 report below Bowness over three seasons, advancing to the playoffs twice. 

Bowness has coached over 600 video games within the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets (1988-99), Boston Bruins (1991-92), Ottawa Senators (1992-98), Phoenix Coyotes (2003-04), and Stars. 

In 12 seasons as a head coach, Bowness has a record of 212-351-28 and is 26-23 within the postseason. 



Rick Bowness leaves Stars’ bench after three seasons
Source: Panapanahon News

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