Panthers’ Brunette, Avalanche’s Bednar, Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour, Golden Knights’ DeBoer Named Coaches For 2021 All-Star Game

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The NHL announced on Tuesday that Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, and Vegas Golden Knights head coach Pete DeBoer have been named the bench bosses for the Atlantic Division, Metropolitan Division, Central Division, and Pacific Division, respectively, for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, February 5.

The coaches were determined by division leaders based on points percentage on Tuesday. The Hurricanes (.758, first in NHL), Panthers (.729, second), Avalanche (.719, third), and Golden Knights (.618, 13th) currently lead their respective divisions.

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The Golden Knights and the city of Las Vegas will host the 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend, Feb. 4-5. The All-Stars will showcase their talents in the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills™ presented by DraftKings Sportsbook on Friday, Feb. 4 (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports) before facing off in the 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 5 (3 p.m. ET, ABC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports).

All-Star Rosters, Captains and Last Men In Announcement Schedule

The 2022 All-Star Game Rosters – including the four 2022 NHL All-Star Team Captains, as selected via the 2022 NHL All-Star Fan Vote™ – will be revealed live during this Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter on ESPN and Hockey Central on Sportsnet. Details on voting for the 2022 NHL All-Star Last Men In, which will give fans the ability to vote for the final player on each All-Star roster at NHL.com/lastmenin, also will be provided.

Additional details related to the 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend will be announced in the coming days. Visit NHL.com/fans/all-star and follow @NHL and @PR_NHL and for the latest event details.

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Harrison is a diehard Caps fan and a hockey fanatic with a passion for sports writing. He attended his first game at age 8 and has been a season ticket holder since the 2010-2011 season. His fondest Caps memory was watching the Capitals hoist the Stanley Cup in Las Vegas. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, photography, and hanging out with his two dogs. Follow Harrison on Twitter @HarrisonB927077
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