Stars Rookie Justin Hryckowian’s Name Finally Gets Its Moment

Justin Hryckowian has made it to the NHL, which is impressive enough before anybody even tries to say his name correctly. This story focuses on the pronunciation guide, the kind of detail that suddenly matters the second a rookie starts showing up on score sheets and broadcast tickers. Every fan base has at least one name that turns into a radio test, and Dallas now has one of its own. The only thing tougher than spelling it may be calling it cleanly on the first try.