WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Will O’Neill has been named to the Atlantic Division roster for the upcoming 2016 Toyota AHL All-Star Classic, set for this Sunday and Monday in Syracuse, N.Y.
O’Neill replaces Penguins teammate Dominik Simon, who will be unavailable for the event. O’Neill will be making his first-career All-Star appearance.
The fourth-year pro has five goals and 19 assists for 24 points in 41 games this season, the most of any Penguins blue liner. Furthermore, O’Neill is riding a hot streak into the All-Star break with nine points in his last 10 games.