Recorded July 7th, 2025

What’s it like being a Dallas Stars fan from Finland for three decades? In this global edition of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan talks with Jussi—a loyal Stars fan since the ‘90s—about everything from Jere Lehtinen's legacy to Joel Kiviranta’s Game 7 magic.

Jussi shares:

His origin story of fandom (thanks to NHL ‘94 and Jarkko Varvio)
Favorite players like Jokinen, Miettinen, and others
Heartbreaking playoff memories and Finnish pride
Honest thoughts on Glenn Gulutzan’s return and the state of the team
Why Miro Heiskanen and Mikko Rantanen are Finland’s finest exports

If you love hockey history, player development, or just want to hear how Stars fandom transcends borders, this is your episode.

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