Rémi Poirier named AHL player of the week after shutout run

Rémi Poirier of the Texas Stars was named the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 11, 2026 after a dominant pair of starts that dug his team out of traffic and gave the Stars a boost between the pipes. In two appearances Poirier stopped 59 of 60 shots for a 0.50 goals-against average and a .983 save percentage, picking up a 2-0 victory at Grand Rapids and a 3-1 win at Chicago.

Poirier’s back-to-back performances included an extended shutout streak across the two outings and pushed him onto the list of AHL leaders in both minutes played and saves at that point in the season. For a club that leans on consistent goaltending, those numbers translate into kept leads, energy for the top lines and a calmer defensive zone for younger defenders learning the pro game.

A sixth-round pick of the Dallas Stars in 2020, Poirier has been knocking on the door of higher-stakes opportunities with steady play. The club release also listed his season totals, including wins, goals-against average, save percentage and shutouts, showing a trajectory that has earned league recognition. That kind of hot stretch matters for roster management: it raises Poirier’s profile inside the organization and gives coaches a reliable option when matchups and workload demand rotation.

For Texas Stars fans and community followings, the immediate payoff is clear. Poirier’s form tightens late-game strategy and makes home ice a more confident place to be. It’s also a talking point for game nights, fantasy pools and local coverage—when your goalie is stopping 98.3 percent of shots over a weekend, it changes how you pencil lineups and who draws the crowd’s attention.

The takeaway? Poirier is making the crease a must-watch attraction. Catch his next start if you can, keep an eye on his save percentage, and expect the Stars to ride that kind of hot goaltending while they can—our two cents, momentum like this can shift a season.