AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

David Warsofsky Added to AHL All-Star Classic

Published on January 24, 2017 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman David Warsofsky has been added to the Atlantic Division's roster for the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, to be held January 29-30 at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.

In addition, the AHL announced that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton forward Jake Guentzel will be unavailable for the event.

Warsofsky has recorded eight goals and 21 assists for 29 points in 27 games played, as well as a league-leading plus-27 rating. He is currently tied for fifth among AHL defensemen in scoring. Furthermore, Warsofsky was named CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 8, 2017 as a result of earning seven points (2G-5A) - including an overtime game-winner - over the course of a four-game stretch.

This will be the Marshfield, Mass. native's first AHL All-Star Classic, and marks the third-straight year that a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman will take part in AHL All-Star festivities.

The 2017 All-Star rosters now feature 39 first-time participants, 12 AHL rookies and 12 former first- and second-round NHL draft choices. In addition, 28 of this year's All-Stars have been recalled to the National Hockey League already this season.

Starting at just $26 each, a limited number of single-event tickets are still available for the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross. To purchase event tickets, please visit phantomshockey.com, call 610-347-TIXX or visit the PPL Center box office. The 2017 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross will be preceded by a Phan Fest on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a Tailgate Party beginning at 6 p.m. Both events will take place at the PPL Center and tickets for both the Phan Fest ($5) and Tailgate Party ($10) are also available at phantomshockey.com.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's next game is tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 25, against the Syracuse Crunch at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Puck drop between the Penguins and Crunch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Individual game tickets for tomorrow's game and all Penguins home games are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, online at TicketMaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

Penguins ticket packages, including 22-game, 12-game, and 10-voucher flex packs, are available directly through the Penguins offices by calling (570) 208-7367.

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