It’s the second time Leipsic has received the honour, having been a late addition to the 2015 Western Conference team. The winger was still a part of the Nashville organization at that stage while playing his rookie season with the Milwaukee Admirals.
Leipsic will have fond memories of the event hosted in Utica, having scored a hat trick for the Western Conference as they prevailed 14-12 over the East. Leipsic has 30 points through 26 games this season and is on a career-high pace in every department.
Kasperi Kapanen has been the Marlies best player so far this season and thoroughly deserves his first recognition as an AHL all-star.