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 Posted: Tue 10:42, 15 Mar 2011 Post subject: were named NHL All-Stars on Tuesday |
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Sharp and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] added to NHL All-Star Game roster
The Blackhawks' season hasn't gone quite as expected, but that hasn't stopped players from receiving individual accolades.
Patrick Sharp and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] were named NHL All-Stars on Tuesday,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], joining teammates Duncan Keith and Jonathan Toews, who were among six players voted in by the fans. With Joel Quenneville and assistant Mike Haviland slated to coach one of the teams during the Jan. 30 game in Raleigh, N.C., the event will feature plenty of defending Stanley Cup champions.
"I know we have four guys going and could have five or six or seven." said Sharp, who will be making his first All-Star appearance. "It's going to be fun. The Blackhawks are well-represented."
Sharp stated his case in a terrific first half to become one of the 42 All-Stars who will be divided into two teams through a draft by two captains chosen and announced next week. The veteran forward already has matched last season's total of 25 goals, with six game-winners.
"I'm proud to represent the Blackhawks," Sharp said. "If you look around our room, a lot of guys should be going, so it's an honor that I've been chosen. I've gotten better every year. It's always nice to be rewarded with this kind of individual accomplishment.
"I knew I had a chance to go, but you try not to concern yourself with that too much. You do what you can on the ice to help your team and if those perks come along, then it's a bonus."
As one of the faces of the NHL and one of its top players, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] gained a selection despite a slow start offensively that was exacerbated by a left ankle injury that caused him to miss eight games. The winger finished fifth among forwards in fan voting.
"It has been an up-and-down season between not starting off real great and the injury," said [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who will make his second All-Star appearance. "I've proved before I can be an All-Star-caliber player and that was probably why I got selected.
"One of the things about us is we have a lot of skilled payers and a lot of players the fans like to watch play. It goes a long way in the type of selections for this kind of game."
The selection of Sharp, who wasn't on the fan's ballot of 100 players despite his past success and big start to this season, was received well in the Hawks dressing room.
"He's definitely as deserving as probably anyone who's going to the game," said [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who has 13 goals and 20 assists in 35 games. "He's been our go-to guy this year, a guy who's pretty much scoring game in and game out for us. I'm very happy for him."
Added Quenneville: "(Sharp is) very deserving. It's good to see him go and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] go as well. Sharp has elevated his game to the point where he's getting some consideration to be among the best in the league."
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