AHL Rochester Americans

McNabb Named to American Hockey League All-Star Roster

Published on January 4, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 4, 2012) - The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans defenseman Brayden McNabb has been named to the Western Conference All-Star roster for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic. The game will take place in historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Monday, Jan. 30.

McNabb, who is currently on recall to the Buffalo Sabres, has appeared in 19 games for the Amerks this season, recording 10 points on one goal and nine assists to go along with a +5 rating and 16 penalty minutes. His lone goal on the season, which was the first of his professional career, was the overtime game-winner in a 6-5 victory over Syracuse on Nov. 6.

The 20-year-old rookie blueliner was recalled to the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 26 and has remained with the parent club since then. At the time of his recall, McNabb was leading all Amerks defensemen in scoring and currently ranks third on the team. In 16 games with the Sabres, McNabb has recorded one goal and three assists. A native of Davidson, Saskatchewan, McNabb made his NHL debut on Nov. 26 versus the Washington Capitals and scored his first NHL goal/point on Dec. 26 against the Capitals. After his first career multi-point game (0+2) on Jan. 3 against Edmonton, McNabb is currently on a two-game point streak (0+3).

Prior to starting his professional career this season with the Amerks, McNabb helped lead the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League to the WHL championship and a berth in the Memorial Cup last year. In four full seasons (2007-11) with Kootenay, McNabb had 176 points (50+126) in 258 games, along with 419 PIMs. He was selected by Buffalo in the third round (66th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the starting lineups for the 2012 AHL All-Star Game by visiting theahl.com or facebook.com/theahl and completing the official Reebok AHL All-Star Fan Ballot. By completing the official ballot, fans will also be entered to win a grand prize of a team-signed authentic 2012 AHL All-Star jersey. Five more winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the 2012 AHL All-Star Skills Competition and All-Star Game, courtesy of Insurance Office of America. On-line fan balloting at theahl.com will end at noon ET on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Tickets for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic - which include admission to both the 2012 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, and the 2012 AHL All-Star Game at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 30 - are on sale now at the Boardwalk Hall box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling (800) 736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available for the Post-Skills Party (January 29, 5:30 p.m.) and the 2012 AHL Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony (January 30, 11 a.m.) at Caesars Atlantic City.

The 2012 AHL All-Star Classic is presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, Caesars Entertainment, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the American Hockey League. For destination information about Atlantic City, please visit www.atlanticcitynj.com .

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