Final answer:
Under Thomas Hicks' ownership from 1995 to 2011, the Dallas Stars made five playoff appearances, including the season they won the Stanley Cup in 1998-1999.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Dallas Stars went to the playoffs five times under Thomas Hicks' ownership.
Hicks purchased the team in 1995 and owned it until 2011. During that period, the Stars made playoff appearances in the following seasons: 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999 (the year they won the Stanley Cup), 1999-2000, and 2002-2003.
The Dallas Stars, under Thomas Hicks, went to the playoffs a total of five times. They made appearances in the NHL playoffs for the 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001 seasons.