Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Despite growing up in the frozen land of Minnesota I didn't watch much hockey. I did ice skate quite a bit and played a game or two of pond hockey. It was fun watching the pros battle it out on the ice.

Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33), front, defends the goal with Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32), back right, against Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19), back center, during the second period of NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Stars left wing Ray Whitney (13) skates during the first period of NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ben Smith (28) and Dallas Stars center Shawn Horcoff (10) fight for the puck during the third period of NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Stars right wing Erik Cole (72), left, and Dallas Stars center Rich Peverley (17) celebrate after a goal during the first period of NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas (3) is taken off the ice after an injury during the second period of NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) dives for the puck during the third period of NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Fans cheer as Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) during the shootout of  NHL hockey action at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate in front of the Dallas Stars bench after the Stars lose the NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on November 29, 2013 in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)