SHREWSBURY, N.J. – The ECHL on Wednesday announced the players named as ECHL All-Stars for the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC, to be hosted by the Allen Americans on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m. CT at Credit Union of Texas Event Center.
There have been 75 players from the ECHL All-Star Game have gone on to play in the National Hockey League, including 59 since 2002.
The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC will consist players from the Allen Americans being combined with the ECHL All-Stars to form two teams – Stars and Stripes. A draft will take place leading up to the All-Star Classic to choose the two teams. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets today!
The ECHL All-Stars were determined in a vote of coaches, team captains, media relations directors, broadcasters and members of the media.
2026 ECHL All-Stars
Goaltenders
Samuel Jonsson, Fort Wayne Komets
TJ Semptimphelter, Atlanta Gladiators
Arsenii Sergeev, Rapid City Rush
Henrik Tikkanen, Worcester Railers
Defensemen
Noah Beck, Wichita Thunder
Dennis Cesana, Savannah Ghost Pirates
Marcus Crawford, Kansas City Mavericks
Aidan Fulp, Jacksonville Icemen
Brent Johnson, Wheeling Nailers
Jake Johnson, Cincinnati Cyclones
Charles Martin, Trois-Rivières Lions
Riley McCourt, Toledo Walleye
Ben Zloty, Norfolk Admirals
Forwards
Easton Armstrong, Tulsa Oilers
Danny Dzhaniyev, Utah Grizzlies
Brendan Hoffmann, Idaho Steelheads
Kyle Jackson, Bloomington Bison
Brooklyn Kalmikov, Maine Mariners
Spencer Kersten, Orlando Solar Bears
Kyler Kupka, South Carolina Stingrays
Ethan Leyh, Greensboro Gargoyles
Kevin Lombardi, Indy Fuel
Brannon McManus, Adirondack Thunder
Jack O’Brien, Atlanta Gladiators (NOTE: was traded to Atlanta by Iowa after roster was determined)
Zach Okabe, Kalamazoo Wings
Massimo Rizzo, Reading Royals
Anthony Romano, Florida Everblades
Carter Savoie, Greenville Swamp Rabbits (NOTE: signed in Europe after roster was determined)
Sloan Stanick, Tahoe Knight Monsters
Highlighting Fan Fest will be an appearance from Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano, who will sign autographs and pose for photographs, from 1-3 p.m. Fan Fest will also feature interactive games, live music, celebrity autographs and more. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC will include the induction of the 18th class into the ECHL Hall of Fame on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the Event Center, the official host hotel of the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic.
Wednesday, January 7th
ECHL All Star Rosters Announced
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