2026 AHL All-Star Classic Rosters Revealed
The American Hockey League (AHL) has announced the rosters for the highly anticipated 2026 AHL All-Star Classic, sponsored by BMO. This event will take place from February 10 to 11 in Rockford, Illinois. All four AHL divisions will feature rosters of 12 players, each representing their respective teams. The selection process involved AHL coaches, ensuring broad representation across all 32 AHL teams.
2026 AHL All-Star Classic Highlights
The 2026 rosters are notable for including 43 first-time All-Stars and 13 rookies. Among the selected players are 12 former first-round NHL draft picks and seven players picked in the second round. Additionally, 30 of these All-Stars have already made appearances in the NHL this season.
Participating Coaches
- Ryan Mougenel – Providence Bruins
- Pascal Vincent – Laval Rocket
- Dan Watson – Grand Rapids Griffins
- Mark Letestu – Colorado Eagles
The All-Star Skills Competition is scheduled for February 10 at 8 PM ET. This event will see the Eastern Conference All-Stars compete against their Western Conference counterparts in seven exciting skills events.
AHL All-Star Challenge
The main event, the AHL All-Star Challenge, will occur on February 11 at 8 PM ET. Teams will engage in a 3-on-3 round-robin tournament consisting of six games, each lasting eight minutes. The top two teams will then compete for the championship in a final eight-minute game.
AHL Hall of Fame Induction
During the Classic, a special Hall of Fame induction ceremony will celebrate the Class of 2026, featuring:
- Chris Bourque
- Alexandre Giroux
- Jim Wiemer
- Wendell Young
This ceremony is set for February 11 at noon ET. The AHL All-Star Classic has historically showcased emerging talent; since 1995, more than 94% of its participants have transitioned to the NHL.
Significance of the AHL
Established in 1936, the AHL serves as the primary development league for players and affiliated personnel across the NHL. Approximately 90% of current NHL players are AHL graduates. Furthermore, over 100 AHL alumni are enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
2026 All-Star Player Breakdown
| Division | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 12 All-Stars including Sergei Murashov and Gabe Perreault | Ryan Mougenel |
| North | 12 All-Stars including Artur Akhtyamov and Laurent Dauphin | Pascal Vincent |
| Central | 12 All-Stars including Sebastian Cossa and Bradly Nadeau | Dan Watson |
| Pacific | 12 All-Stars including Filip Bystedt and Quinn Hutson | Mark Letestu |
For ticket details, fans can visit the IceHogs’ official website. The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic is poised to be a showcase of the league’s brightest stars and future NHL talent.
