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Texas Adds College UFAs Christian Fitzgerald, Ellis Rickwood on ATOs

(Credit: Texas Stars) Over the past two days, the Texas Stars have announced amateur tryout agreements (ATOs) with two college free agent forwards both coming off appearances in the Frozen Four: Christian Fitzgerald and Ellis Rickwood.  Wisconsin's Christian Fitzgerald signed an NHL deal with Dallas starting next season and an ATO for this spring with Texas. Fitzgerald was one of EliteProspects' top free agents in this class.  He had 31 points in 39 games with the Badgers. His Badgers lost in the Final to Denver by a 2-1 margin on Saturday. Here's Dallas' release on Fitzgerald: Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed forward Christian Fitzgerald to a one-year, entry-level contract that will begin in 2026-27. Fitzgerald will report to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the remainder of the year.   Fitzgerald, 23, recently finished his senior season at University of Wisconsin where he collected 31 points (16-15—3...

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