Collins and Bissonnette Named to All-Star Team
Published on December 21, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, the 'AA' affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announce today that forward Sean Collins and defenseman Paul Bissonnettte have been named to the American Conference all-star team. The 2007 Rbk Hockey All-Star Game will be played on Jan. 17 at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho.
Collins was named to the starting lineup and is the only player of the 21 who has already played in an all-star game. He played for the American Conference as a rookie in 2006.
The second year player out of the University of New Hampshire is leading the Nailers with 38 points (10g, 28a) and is ranked third in the ECHL. Collins played two games this weekend for the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) before being returned and loaned to the Providence Bruins (AHL).
The starting lineups are determined in voting by American Conference coaches, team captains, media directors, broadcasters and media members. Coaches also submitted the top prospects from within their conference to determine the final roster with each of the 15 teams having a representative.
Bissonnette, who is under NHL contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins, leads Nailers defensemen with five goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 23 games.
To view the entire American Conference roster click http://www.echl.com/upload_images/2007AmericanConferenceRoster.pdf.
The starting lineups and roster for the National Conference will be announced at 3 p.m. ET on Friday.
Tickets are available by calling 304-234-GOAL, visiting the Nailers team store located at 1315 Main St. in downtown Wheeling or online at www.WheelingNailers.com.
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