The Texas Stars announced the signing of forward Charlie Paquette to a standard player contract for the 2026‑27 AHL season, adding a promising young talent to their roster.
A junior career in review
Paquette spent five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, recording 192 points in 323 games while primarily playing for the Guelph Storm. He helped the Storm reach three straight playoff appearances from 2022 through 2024 and enjoyed a breakout 2024‑25 campaign with 70 points in 68 games, serving as an alternate captain.
NHL draft background
The 6‑foot‑2, 207‑pound forward from Essex, Ontario, was selected by the Dallas Stars in the seventh round of the 2025 NHL Draft, a testament to his rising prospect status.
From captaincy to the Bulldogs
In the 2025‑26 season he was named team captain, leading the Storm to a 36‑point total in 36 games before being traded to the Brantford Bulldogs, where he posted 27 points in 29 regular‑season contests and added 11 points over 15 playoff games.
What this means for Texas
Paquette’s size and proven offensive touch give the Stars a depth scorer and potential power‑play option. The organization hopes his junior experience will translate into AHL readiness and future NHL opportunities.