The Dallas Stars are bringing Ken Hitchcock back for a second tour of duty, as the veteran coach was officially hired Thursday. Hitchcock, 65, coached for parts of seven seasons in Dallas, leading the Stars to their lone Stanley Cup championship in 1999. He will replace Lindy Ruff, who was fired Monday after the Stars missed the playoffs this season. "Ken is an exceptionally talented coach and we could not be happier to have him joining the organization," Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a statement. "He is a meticulous coach who brings with him an emphasis on structure and a defensive style of play, which will accent our level of skill nicely. Ken has an incredible hockey mind and we look forward to his guidance on the ice." Read more http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/19140621/dallas-stars-bringing-back-ken-hitchcock-head-coach
