Marty Turco

He quickly made his mark in professional hockey, earning the International Hockey League (IHL) Rookie of the Year award in 1999 while playing for the Kalamazoo Wings. Turco then began an impactful nine-season tenure as the primary goaltender for the Dallas Stars, a period during which he earned the moniker ‘the smartest goalie in the NHL’ for his exceptional puck-handling skills. During his breakout 2002–03 season, Turco set a modern NHL record with a 1.72 goals against average (GAA), also achieving a league-leading .932 save percentage and seven shutouts. This stellar performance led to his first of three NHL All-Star Game selections (2003, 2004, 2007), a spot on the Second All-Star Team, and a second-place finish in Vezina Trophy voting.

Following his retirement from professional play, Turco seamlessly transitioned into media, joining NHL Network as an in-studio analyst for ‘On the Fly’ starting in 2011, providing expert commentary and insights to a national audience. Leveraging his strategic acumen from the ice, Turco has also established himself as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He co-founded Kingsville Brewery, bringing a unique brand to market, and actively engages in various brand partnerships across different industries. Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the sport and community, Marty Turco currently serves as the President of the Dallas Stars Foundation, overseeing initiatives that benefit youth and support hockey development in the region.