We continue this week by asking you to vote for who should be starting on the right wing of our starting six and today’s article introduces you to the last eight of the 16 candidates selected by the club.
So far, Dan Bakala has been voted the starting netminder and defending the blueline of front of him is, Drydn Dow and Scott Young, with Jerry Pollastrone out on the left wing.
However, you can send in your own suggestions for other players we have not listed by using #StarsStartingSix.
Tomorrow, we will release more information about each of our candidates and your chance to make another part of Stars history will begin on Thursday when the first round of voting opens.
Depending on how many candidates make it into the vote, a certain number of forwards will move on into the final vote but before then, we will be giving you some more information to help you make your pick.
So, lets meet the other eight candidates that were lighting the lamp from the left side in a Stars jersey.
Candidate 1: Patric Lochi 
Seasons Played: 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2003/2004, 2004/2005, 2006/2007 & 2010-2011
Age When Playing for the Stars: 24-348u
Birthplace: Silandro
Nationality: Italian
Height: 5 Feet 10 Inches
Weight: 176 Pounds
Shoots: Right Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 156 G: 107 A: 86 P: 193 PIMS: 156
Cup – GP: 23 G: 13 A: 10 P: 23 PIMS: 14
Playoffs – GP: 42 G: 27 A: 33 P: 60 PIMS: 26
Summary: Lochi was one of the greatest players to ever play at the DIA and his infamous pace terrorised opposition defences in every game.
Combined with his tremendous scoring ability, the Italian was the ultimate forward and played a crucial role in the Stars success right from the start.
Candidate 2: Scott Barnes 
Seasons Played: 2004/2005
Age When Playing for the Stars: 25-26
Birthplace: Dunnville, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 5 Feet 10 Inches
Weight: 185 Pounds
Shoots: Left Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 34 G: 15 A: 18 P: 33 PIMS: 123
Cup – GP: 12 G: 5 A: 3 P: 8 PIMS: 57
Playoffs – GP: 15 G: 10 A: 8 P: 18 PIMS: 62
Summary: Barnes was a key member of the 2004/2005 British National League Playoff winning squad and he brought a lot of toughness to the team.
The Canadian was just one of many standout players that season but his offensive contributions and crushing physical play were what made him one of the fan favourites.
Candidate 3: Jeff Hutchins 
Seasons Played: 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014 & 2014/2015
Age When Playing for the Stars: 33-37
Born: Toronto, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 5 Feet 11 Inches
Weight: 201 Pounds
Shoots: Left Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 194 G: 40 A: 89 P: 129 PIMS: 507
Cup – GP: 35 G: 3 A: 7 P: 10 PIMS: 112
Playoffs – GP: 4 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 PIMS: 17
Summary: Hutchins already has a legendary status with the club after leading the team to their first Gardiner Conference title in 2013/2014 but he was also a great player on the ice.
The Canadian never shied from the physical aspect of the game but also contributed with a lot of points, whilst coaching the team.
Candidate 4: Mikko Inkinen 
Seasons Played: 2001/2002
Age When Playing for the Stars: 25-26
Birthplace: Jyvaskyla
Nationality: Finnish
Height: 6 Feet
Weight: 194 Pounds
Shoots: Left Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 42 G: 26 A: 42 P: 68 PIMS: 40
Playoffs – GP: 10 G: 2 A: 2 P: 4 PIMS: 10
Summary: Inkinen was a gifted winger, who had great control, vision and creativity to make him a strong playmaker for the team.
The Finn was able to both create and score goals and he was a massive part of helping the team achieve both the BNL League and Playoff championships in 2001/2002.
Candidate 5: Mark Kolanos 
Seasons Played: 2011/2012
Age When Playing for the Stars: 26-27
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6 Feet 1 Inch
Weight: 194 Pounds
Shoots: Right Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 21 G:16 A: 17 P: 33 PIMS: 20
Playoffs – GP: 2 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 PIMS: 0
Summary: Kolanos proved to be a brilliant signing and despite his short stay in Dundee, he never failed to show his class.
The Canadian’s high point tally in such a little amount of games speaks to his ability but it was clear that he was in a class of his own when you witnessed his finishing and quick vision for reading the game.
Candidate 6: Brock McPherson 
Seasons Played: 2013/2014
Age When Playing for the Stars: 28-29
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6 Feet 1 Inch
Weight: 223 Pounds
Shoots: Left Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 45 G: 13 A: 11 P: 24 PIMS: 77
Cup – GP: 10 G: 0 A: 1 P: 1 PIMS: 5
Playoffs – GP: 2 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 PIMS: 4
Summary: The big Canadian captained the Stars to their Gardiner Conference success in 2013/2014 and he was the perfect leader but also someone who could help the team offensively when it mattered most.
McPherson had all the off-ice skills to lead a team and that combined with his on-ice toughness and no-nonsense approach, made him the perfect player to lead the side that season.
Candidate 7: Kevin Bruijsten 
Seasons Played: 2016/2017
Age When Playing for the Stars: 29-30
Birthplace: Nijmegen
Nationality: Dutch
Height: 6 Feet 1 Inch
Weight: 203 Pounds
Shoots: Left Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 47 G: 23 A: 31 P: 54 PIMS: 10
Cup – GP: 3 G: 2 A: 1 P: 3 PIMS: 4
Playoffs – GP: 3 G: 0 A: 2 P: 2 PIMS: 0
Summary: The flying Dutchman had a rapid presence on the wing and was a crucial part of the Stars great season and deep run into the playoffs in 2016/2017.
Bruijsten could do it all; score goals, create them from nothing and also play a clean but physical game and that is what made him the perfect winger.
Candidate 8: Marc-Olivier Mimar 
Seasons Played: 2017/2018
Age When Playing for the Stars:25-26
Birthplace: Rosemere, Quebec
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6 Feet 1 Inch
Weight: 185 Pounds
Shoots: Right Hand
Stats:
League – GP: 55 G: 19 A: 34 P: 53 PIMS: 15
Cup – GP: 7 G: 0 A: 5 P: 5 PIMS: 2
Summary: The big Canadian carried more than just size down the wing, as he was just as fast and able to protect the puck.
Mimar proved to be a great offensive talent and his connection with his linemates allowed him to flourish both as a playmaker and a goalscorer.
**Key
GP – Games Played
G – Goals
A – Assists
P – Points
PIMS – Penalty Minutes
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