CEDAR PARK, Texas – Michigan Tech hockey senior forward Joel L'Esperance has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Texas Stars the team announced Tuesday (March 27) evening. Texas is the primary AHL affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars. L'Esperance, a native of Brighton, Michigan, played four seasons for the Huskies, appearing in 152 career games. He was an alternate captain this season and finished with 98 career points, racking up over 25 points in each of his final three seasons.