Stars extend Tippett's contract Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - The Dallas Stars signed head coach Dave Tippett
to a two-year contract extension Monday.
The new deal will take Tippett, who has a regular-season record of 235-127-48
since taking the job in May of 2002, through the 2010-11 season.
"Dave Tippett has done an exceptional job as head coach of this hockey club,"
said co-general manager Les Jackson. "We are looking forward to getting back
to work in preparation for the 2008-09 season."
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