Dubinsky's Versatility:
When Zach Dubinsky returned from injury to practice with the Stars back in February, the coaching staff lauded the presence he added not just on the ice, but off of it. Versatility continues to be an integral part of Dubinsky's game both on and off the ice. Goalie is the only position he hasn't played in his Stars career and in his rookie season, the RPI commit played 12 games on the blue line for Lincoln. His first game as a defenseman in 2018-19 came on the back end last night.
"My game is a little bit more defensive-oriented," said Dubinsky. "I think that that definitely helps in that situation, especially playing center. It's not that much different in the defensive zone. It's not that much of a transition in that sense. Otherwise it's something you gotta be comfortable with, and I've had some experience with it and it's definitely helped me so far."
Though aspects are similar, Dubinsky notes that there is a difference in making the jump to the back end, and it's an important key to slowing a potent Central Illinois forward group.
"Transition game is a little bit different for me," he said. "Trying to track back when their forwards are coming into the zone, it's definitely a big part of playing defense and it's a little bit of a transition for me."
