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Gibbons Named to 2014 AHL All-Star Roster

January 9, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced today that forward Brian Gibbons has been selected to participate in the 2014 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Assante Wealth Management, taking place at Mile One Centre in St. John's, N.L. on Feb. 11-12.

Gibbons is part of a 20-man AHL roster that will face off against Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League in the two-day event, which includes a Skills Competition on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and the All-Star Game on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

On recall with the Pittsburgh Penguins since Dec. 17, Gibbons remains Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's leader this year in assists (18) and points (27), and has also registered nine goals, a plus-9 rating and 41 penalty minutes in 23 games. The third-year pro made his NHL debut with Pittsburgh on Nov. 18 and, in 11 contests with the Penguins, has collected two goals and three assists.

The AHL All-Star team comprises 20 players - 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders - and was selected by a committee of AHL coaches and general managers. Of the 20 players named to the AHL All-Star team, 19 have National Hockey League experience, including 14 who have played in the NHL this season. Eight All-Stars are former first- or second-round draft picks in the NHL, and 14 will be participating in the event for the first time.

"More than 850 players have appeared in American Hockey League games this season," said David Andrews, AHL President and Chief Executive Officer. "It is a tremendous achievement for these 20 to have been selected to represent the AHL in this unique showcase event."

The 2014 AHL All-Star Classic will mark the first time ever that a Swedish Hockey League team has competed in North America. Founded in 1932 and based in the city of Karlstad, Sweden, Färjestad BK - led by team CEO H=E5kan Loob - is one of the most successful franchises in all of European hockey, playing in 19 league finals and winning nine Swedish league championships, including four since 2002.

The international telecast of the 2014 AHL All-Star Classic in St. John's will be produced and broadcast live by Sportsnet. In addition to the Skills Competition and All-Star Game, the 2014 AHL All-Star Classic will also include social events as well as the 2014 AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony.

A limited number of tickets remain available for the 2014 AHL All-Star Classic. They can be purchase in person in person at the Mile One Centre box office (12-5 NT), by phone at 709-576-7657 (9:30-5:30 NT), or online at mileonecentre.com. Tickets for the two-day event are $100 (plus taxes and surcharges) and include admission to both the All-Star Skills Competition on Feb. 11 and the All-Star Game on Feb. 12.

The 2014 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Assante Wealth Management will be the 20th edition of the modern AHL All-Star event, and the first to feature an international opponent. Of the 630 players to take part in the AHL All-Star Classic since the event was reinstated in 1995, more than 93 percent have competed in the National Hockey League, including Patrice Bergeron, Daniel Briere, Ryan Callahan, Zdeno Chara, Jimmy Howard, Niklas Kronwall, Chris Kunitz, Ryan Miller, Zach Parise, Tuukka Rask, Pekka Rinne, Bobby Ryan, Martin St. Louis, Cory Schneider, Patrick Sharp, Jason Spezza and Eric Staal.

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