59th National Hockey League All-Star Game
The 59th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held on January 29, 2012 at Scotiabank Place, the home arena of the Ottawa Senators, the Canadian capital, Ottawa, Ontario instead.
- 4.1 Team Alfredsson
- 4.2 Team Chára
- 5.1 Rookies
Choice of participants
The first six participating players for the All -Star Game were determined by Fanvotum. Erik Karlsson, Defender of the host Ottawa Senators, received 939 591 votes with the majority and was elected together with his teammates, the two wingers Milan Michálek and Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza Centre Forward in the event. Goalkeeper Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf - completed the six participating by Fanvotum players.
The remaining 36 players for the All-Star Game were determined by the National Hockey League and, jointly announced with twelve rookies who participate on January 28, 2012 at the Skills Competition on 12 January 2012. The two teams at the All -Star Game each include three goalkeepers, six defenders and twelve striker. The captains were at a player choice, which took place on 18 January 2012 determined. When captains Daniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chára were elected. The so-called "Player Fantasy Draft" on 26 January 2012 made the two captains and assistant captains from the remaining selectable actors together the teams. At the NHL All-Star Game, consequently, were the two teams under the name vs. Team Alfredsson. Team Chára.
Men
Team Alfredsson
Head Coach: John Tortorella (New York Rangers), Todd McLellan (San Jose Sharks )
Team Chára
Head Coach: Claude Julien ( Boston Bruins ) Assistant coach Doug Houda, Doug Jarvis, Geoff Ward (all Boston Bruins )
All- Star Game
Super Skills Competition
The Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition was held on 28 January 2012. Zdeno Chára of the Boston Bruins made the best value for the hardest shot 108.8 miles per hour ( mph ) ( 175.10 kilometers per hour (km / h)). The Shootout won Tampa's Steven Stamkos, who brought all three attempts at goal. Carl Hagelin of the New York Rangers was the fastest runner, while Ottawa's Colin Greening finished second. The Breakaway Challenge was won by American Patrick Kane, sparking off series winner Alexander Ovechkin.
Rookies
Team Alfredsson
Team Chára
Other players nominated
The following players were due to injury or personal reasons not to participate in the All- Star Game:
- Mikko Koivu Finland - Minnesota Wild
- Russia Alexander Ovechkin - Washington Capitals
- Jonathan Toews Canada - Chicago Blackhawks
- United States Dustin Byfuglien - Winnipeg Jets
Rookies
- Canada Adam Henrique - New Jersey Devils
- Sweden Adam Larsson - New Jersey Devils
- Canada Ryan Nugent -Hopkins - Edmonton Oilers