Bulldogs Leading Scorer Going to Second Consecutive All-Star Game
January 27, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The American Hockey League announced today that Hamilton Bulldogs forward Tomas Plekanec has been named to the PlanetUSA AHL All-Star team roster for the 2005 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic, to be played next month at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Plekanec, a 22-year-old native of Kladno, Czech Republic, also played in last year's All-Star Classic, and becomes just the second Bulldogs player selected to play in the All-Star game in two consecutive seasons (Benoit Gratton 2003 & 2004).
The 5' 10, 189 pound centre has competed in all 46 Bulldogs games this season and currently leads the club in goals (15), points (31), power-play goals (7), and shots on goal (151). Plekanec is also tied with Steve Ott for most Bulldogs assists with 16.
Plekanec is currently in his third season with the Bulldogs and stands fifth in All-Time scoring with 143 points on 57 goals and 86 assists in 197 games played.
The Montreal Canadiens originally selected Plekanec in the third round, 71st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
The 2005 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic will take place at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, home of the AHL's Manchester Monarchs (affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings). The event gets underway on Sunday, February 13, with the 2005 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 7:00 p.m. The annual All-Star Game follows at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14, and will be televised live on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada.
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