Watch the Stars Under the Stars

Wanna watch the Dallas Stars battle the Detroit Red Wings tonight, but don’t know where to go? We know, sitting at home’s too boring, and going to a bar is too loud. Or something like that. Anyway, come down to Victory Park and watch it alfresco right in front of the gosh darn AAC. For free! Bring chairs, some cash for “refreshments,” eyes for oogling at the Dallas Stars Planet Tan Ice Girls (not sure who they are but guessing they are probably hot), and your team spirit. The game will be shown on the humongous HD screens on all sides of AT&T Plaza, so you won’t miss an icing.

These “official watching parties” will take place during all games of the Western Conference Finals. After the jump, the schedule and press release.

DALLAS STARS TO HOLD OFFICIAL WATCHING PARTIES

AT AT&T PLAZA OUTSIDE OF AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER

FRISCO, Tex. – The Dallas Stars announced today that the hockey club will hold official FREE Watching Parties, sponsored by VERSUS, for all games (home and away) during the Western Conference Finals vs. the Detroit Red Wings, beginning with the first game of the series on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 pm. The Watching Parties will take place at AT&T Plaza, outside the south end of American Airlines Center.

Fans will be able to watch the game from almost any angle, as all nine screens in the AT&T plaza will come together to form three giant HD screens – one on each side of the party. The main screen in the center of American Airlines Center’s facade is a 1,500-foot HD picture. Parties will start 30 minutes before game time for road games and one hour before game time for home games.

Concessions will also be available for purchase. The Stars Street Squad will be set up with inflatable fun and games. There will be live music as part of the party and the Dallas Stars Planet Tan Ice Girls will also be in attendance. Prizes will be given away including tickets and Stars merchandise.

Seating is limited, so fans are encouraged to arrive early. Fans are also welcome to bring their own lawn chairs for extra seating.

Dallas Stars vs. Detroit Red Wings

NHL 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Finals

   GAME      DATE                             VENUE                                                        TIME (CDT)               TV

        1           Thursday, May 8            at Detroit (Joe Louis Arena)                          6:30 PM                   VERSUS

        2           Saturday, May 10           at Detroit (Joe Louis Arena)                          6:00 PM                   VERSUS

        3           Monday, May 12            at Dallas (American Airlines Center)            7:00 PM                   VERSUS

        4           Wednesday, May 14       at Dallas (American Airlines Center)            7:00 PM                   VERSUS

       5*          Saturday, May 17           at Detroit (Joe Louis Arena)                          12:30 PM                    NBC

       6*          Monday, May 19            at Dallas (American Airlines Center)            7:00 PM                   VERSUS

       7*          Wednesday, May 21       at Detroit (Joe Louis Arena)                          6:30 PM                   VERSUS

* - if necessary