The American Hockey League announced Thursday that Charlotte Checkers defenseman Trevor Carrick and forward Janne Kuokkanen will represent the Checkers in the 2019 AHL All-Star Classic. Checkers head coach Mike Vellucci was previously announced as the coach for the Atlantic Division on Dec. 31st.
Carrick leads all Checkers defenseman with 21 points (5 goals, 16 assists) in 33 games this season. Carrick’s play earned him a brief NHL call-up earlier this season. The veteran defenseman has been a calming force for the Checkers who remain one of the younger teams in the American Hockey League.