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Allen's JP Hurlbert is ‘proof' hockey dreams can come true in Texas
By NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
IRVING — There may not be a place where J.P. Hurlbert feels more comfortable than skating on his home rink.
The Children’s Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch has been his hockey home since he was 4 years old.
For over a decade, he’s spent six days a week training at the facility operated ...
Key takeaway The Children’s Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch has been his hockey home since he was 4 years old.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The story of J.P. Hurlbert's pursuit of an NHL career has significant implications for young hockey players in Trophy Club and the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a local product who has spent years training at the Children's Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch, Hurlbert's success demonstrates that Texas can be a viable breeding ground for professional hockey talent. His dedication to training and improvement at a facility operated by the Dallas Stars shows that the necessary resources and support are available in the region. For aspiring hockey players in Trophy Club, Hurlbert's journey serves as a tangible example of what can be achieved with hard work and determination, and his potential selection in the NHL Draft will undoubtedly be closely watched by the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? IRVING — There may not be a place where J.P. Hurlbert feels more comfortable than skating on his home rink.
The Children’s Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch has been his hockey home since he was 4 years old.
For over a decade, he’s spent six days a week training at the facility operated ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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