January 2, 2009

Fleck Named to CHL All-Star Team

Oklahoma City Blazers defenseman Tyler Fleck, who played at Quinnipiac, was named to the 2009 CHL All Star team, the Blazers front office announced today.

Fleck, a 5-10, 210-pounder from Carlyle, Sask. is making his second appearance as a CHL All Star. This season, Fleck has seven points (1-6-7), has served 42 penalty minutes and is tied for third on the team with a plus/minus rating of +8. The ninth-year rearguard was also named to the 2004 Northern Conference All Star team.

The Blazers will have three representatives at the 2009 CHL All Star Game. Joining Fleck will be goaltender Andy Franck and head coach Doug Sauter. Sauter and Odessa bench boss Paul Gillis will coach the CHL All Stars against the Colorado Eagles in the special All Star Game.

As host team, the Colorado Eagles, will play against a group of All Stars assembled from the other 15 clubs in the CHL. The unique format dates back to the “Original Six” days of the National Hockey League when the defending Stanley Cup Champion club would play a group of All Stars from the other clubs in the league.

The 2009 CHL All Star Game, presented by Poudre Health Systems, will be played January 14 in Loveland, Colo. at 8:05 p.m. (CST) and will be televised live on Altitude Sports Network. The other members of the CHL All Star Team will be announced tomorrow. Each CHL team is represented on the All Star Team.