Former Florida Panthers forward Frank Vatrano got a big surprise following Anaheim’s practice on Thursday as he found out he was named to his first NHL All-Star Game in a special way.
Waiting for Vatrano in the Ducks’ room was wife Rebecca and daughter Ophelia.
The little one was wearing a shirt which read My Daddy is an NHL All-Star.
The NHL announced the first 32 members of the All-Star team on Thursday — one from each team.
Sam Reinhart is also a first-time honoree.
“It’s awesome. It is a dream come true to even play in this league,’’ Vatrano told reporters. “The way my career went, being undrafted and to play in the NHL and be an All-Star … I’m at a loss for words. I never expected this.”
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