Today we continue to introduce you to the candidates selected by the club to fill the position of goaltender in our starting six line-up but remember, you can send in your own suggestions for other players we have not listed by using #StarsStartingSix.
Tomorrow, we will release an article that ranks the keepers by their statistics and that can help you in making your choice when voting begins on Friday.
Depending on how many candidates make it into the vote, a certain number of goalies will move on into Saturday’s final vote and have a chance to become a part of a very special part of Stars history.
So, lets meet the other four candidates that were standout shot-stoppers whilst wearing the Stars jersey.
Candidate 5: Pontus Sjögren 
Seasons Played: 2018/2029
Age When Playing for the Stars: 33-34
Birthplace: Stockholm
Nationality: Swedish
Height: 5 Feet 11 Inches
Weight: 174 Pounds
Catches: Left Hand
Season Stats:
League – GP: 59 W-L: 23-36 GAA: 3.05 SV%: .900 SO: 1
Cup – GP: 5 W-L: 3-2 GAA: 2.34 SV%: .917 SO: 0
Season Summary: Sjögren provided a steady and reliable last line of defence for the Stars and his vast experience paid off numerous times, as he came up big in some season defining moments.
The Swede played a good all-round game but his fast reactions and movement were what gave him an advantage over some of the Elite League’s top players.
Candidate 6: Stephen Murphy 
Seasons Played: 2001/2002 & 2002/2003
Age When Playing for the Stars: 19-21
Birthplace: Dundee
Nationality: Scottish
Height: 5 Feet 9 Inches
Weight: 168 Pounds
Catches: Left Hand
Season Stats:
2001/2002:
League – GP: 43 W-L: 40-3 GAA: 2.31 SV%: .911 SO: 6
Playoffs – GP: 10 W-L: 9-1 GAA: 1.50 SV%: .947 SO: 3
2002/2003:
League – GP: 34 W-L: 27-7 GAA: 2.81 SV%: .912 SO: 4
Playoffs – GP: 8 W-L: 6-2 GAA: 2.74 SV%: .917 SO: 0
Season Summary: Despite his young age, Murphy was a key part of the team that won both the British National League and the BNL Playoffs in the club’s first season.
The Scot’s great ability and sky high potential helped him to have a lot of success in Dundee and he soon became regarded as one of the best goaltender’s in Britain.
Candidate 7: Nicola Riopel 
Seasons Played: 2012/2013
Age When Playing for the Stars: 23-24
Born: St Pie, Quebec
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6 Feet 0 Inches
Weight: 172 Pounds
Catches: Left Hand
Season Stats:
League – GP: 51 W-L: 19-32 GAA: 3.47 SV%: .912 SO: 3
Cup – GP: 8 W-L: 4-4 GAA: 3.17 SV%: .917 SO: 1
Season Summary: Riopel was an instant hit upon his arrival in Tayside and it only took a small amount of time for him to show his calibre and why he was an NHL Draft Pick.
He was well regarded around the league and feared by many teams, because if he was on his game and the forwards were scoring, then they knew it would be a tough night against the Stars.
Candidate 8: Travis Fullerton 
Seasons Played: 2017/2018
Age When Playing for the Stars: 29-30
Birthplace: Riverview, New Brunswick
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6 Feet 1 Inches
Weight: 181 Pounds
Catches: Left Hand
Season Stats:
League – GP: 54 W-L: 22-32 GAA: 3.89 SV%: .882 SO: 1
Cup – GP: 7 W-L: 4-3 GAA: 4.07 SV%: .878 SO: 0
Season Summary: Fullerton was a strong and capable safeguard in what was a very offensive team and his teammates knew they could rely on him and he was the often the favourable winner in 1-on-1 situations.
The Canadian knew the league well and used his experience well to clutch up some key victories for the club.
**Key
GP – Games Played
W – Wins
L – Losses
GAA – Goals Against Average
SV% – Save Percentage
SO – Shutouts
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