2018 AHL All-Stars - Central Division

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All stats as of January 9th, 2017

AHL Central Division All Star Capsules

Coach: Pascal Vincent, Manitoba

First All Star coaching appearance; in his second season behind the Moose bench, Vincent has a 25-6-2-2 record, good for first overall in the AHL; has a lifetime record of 54-43-14, all with Manitoba.

Goaltenders

Michael Hutchinson, ManitobaStats: 19 GP, 14-2-3, 1.89 GAA, .943 save percentage, one shutout

First All Star selection; ranks first among AHL goaltenders in save percentage and third in both goals-against average and in wins; was named AHL Goaltender of the Month for November and December.

Anders Lindback, MilwaukeeStats: 24 GP, 17-6-3, 2.58 GAA, .920 save percentage, one shutout

First All Star selection; tied for first among AHL goaltender in wins, and leads the league in saves and minutes played.

Forwards

Vinnie Hinostroza, RockfordStats: 23 GP, 9 goals, 13 assists, 22 points

First All Star appearance; third in Icehogs scoring; is currently on recall to Chicago, where he has three goals and five assists in 11 games for the Blackhawks.

Luke Kunin, IowaStats: 22 GP, 7 goals, 5 assists, 12 points

First All Star selection; has also appeared in 17 games for Minnesota, scoring 2 goals and adding 2 assists.

Matt Lorito, Grand RapidsStats: 30 GP, 11 goals, 15 assists, 25 points

Second All Star appearance; represented the Griffins in 2017 in Lehigh Valley; second leading scorer for Grand Rapids, leads team with 15 power play points.

Emil Pettersson, MilwaukeeStats: 29 GP, 8 goals, 16 assists, 24 points

First All Star selection; second leading scorer on the Admirals; tied for team lead with 7 multi point games; leads Ads with 10 power play assists.

Brandon Pirri, ChicagoStats: 29 GP, 12 goals, 15 assists, 27 points

Third All Star appearance; was MVP of the 2014 classic in St. John’s while with Rockford, and represented the Icehogs in 2012; tied for team lead in scoring and power play goals, and first among Wolves skaters in goals.

Matt Puempel, Grand RapidsStats: 30 GP, 13 goals, 17 assists (combined Hartford/Grand Rapids)

First All Star selection; Griffins leading scorer; appeared in 5 games for Hartford with 3 points before being acquired by Detroit on October 21st.

Jack Roslovic, ManitobaStats: 31 GP, 15 goals, 20 assists, 35 points

Second All Star appearance; represented the Moose in 2017 in Lehigh Valley; tied for 4th in AHL scoring; was named AHL Player of the Month for November; currently on recall to Winnipeg, where he has appeared in one game (Jan 7th against San Jose).

Defensemen:

Erik Gustafsson, RockfordStats: 25 GP, 3 goals, 14 assists, 17 points

First All Star appearance; missed a month due to injury, returning to the lineup on December 28th; had 10 points in his first 11 games prior to getting hurt, and has six assists in seven appearances since his return. Currently up in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Dean Kukan, ClevelandStats: 27 GP, 1 goal, 11 assists, 12 points

First All Star appearance; scored his first goal of the season in his last Monsters game on December 23rd; currently on recall to Columbus, where he has yet to dress for the Blue Jackets.

Cameron Schilling, ManitobaStats: 36 GP, 5 goals, 19 assists, 23 points

First All Star selection; leads the AHL with a +31 plus/minus; tied for 5th among AHL defensemen in scoring and 2nd in assists.