Elias Pettersson is headed to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic. The 20-year-old rookie defenceman will represent the Abbotsford Canucks at this year's event, which will take place in Palm Desert, California.

The American Hockey League announced today, January 8, the full 2025 AHL All-Star Rosters, presented by FloHockey. Silver Knights forward Tanner Laczynski will represent Henderson for the Pacific Division.

Cull, who represented Calgary at last season’s AHL All-Star Classic, moved to the Flames as an interim assistant coach Dec. 22. With Cull moving to the Flames, Cirella shifted from assistant coach with the AHL affiliate to coach.

It’ll be the first time a Midwest-based AHL team has held the All-Star Classic since Grand Rapids in 2004. “Really what’s gone on in Rockford for the last two or three years since the Blackhawks bought the team is quite remarkable,

The AHL All-Star Classic coming to Rockford in 2026 is a big win for the local economy, according to city leaders.