The American Hockey League has announced its 2025-26 First and Second All-Star Teams, selected by coaches, players and media from the league's 32 member cities. This follows Wednesday's All-Rookie Team announcement. Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro headlines the First Team after leading the league in wins, goals-against average and save percentage. The honors recognize standout performances as the regular season nears its end.
Springfield, Mass. — The American Hockey League announced the 2025-26 All-Star Teams on Thursday, capping a season filled with record-breaking efforts from players across its affiliates. Each honoree will receive a custom crystal award for their selection. The First All-Star Team features goaltender Michael DiPietro of the Providence Bruins, who posted a league-leading 34 wins, 1.88 goals-against average and .931 save percentage in 44 games. Defensemen Jack Ahcan (Colorado Eagles) and Zac Jones (Rochester Americans) join forwards Alex Barré-Boulet (Colorado Eagles), Arthur Kaliyev (Belleville Senators) and Jakob Pelletier (Syracuse Crunch). Kaliyev set a team record with 39 goals, while Pelletier leads the league with 77 points. On the Second Team, Carl Lindbom (Henderson Silver Knights) anchors the goaltending with a 24-5-4 record and .924 save percentage in 34 games. Defensemen Lukas Cormier (Henderson Silver Knights) and Ryan Ufko (Milwaukee Admirals) pair with forwards Cameron Hughes (Texas Stars), Tanner Laczynski (Henderson Silver Knights) and John Leonard (Grand Rapids Griffins). Laczynski posted a league-high plus-37 rating. Many players also saw NHL action this season, including DiPietro's relief appearance for Boston and Ufko's 17 games with Nashville. The league will announce the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award winner on Friday.