NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2024 – The NHL’s All-Star festivities are primed for an electrifying chapter in Toronto, thanks to an unprecedented level of fan involvement in shaping the 2024 NHL All-Star roster. The league’s announcement today, detailing the results of the MassMutual fan vote, brings into focus the final lineup for the All-Star Skills event, sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook.
Unprecedented Fan Engagement
The voting period, which ran for eight days, saw a record-breaking 36 million votes cast, marking a substantial 34% increase from the previous year. This surge in participation reflects a growing global enthusiasm for hockey, highlighted by three players each receiving over 1 million votes, a feat previously achieved by only one player last year.
Fan Favorites: Skaters and Goaltenders
- Skaters: The fans’ voice was loud and clear in selecting eight skaters: William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Cale Makar from the Colorado Avalanche, and Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks emerged as top picks. Also joining the ranks are Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers), Mitchell Marner, J.T. Miller, Morgan Rielly, and Brock Boeser.
- Goaltenders: The goaltender category was fiercely contested, with Thatcher Demko (Vancouver Canucks), Sergei Bobrovsky (Florida Panthers), Alexandar Georgiev (Colorado Avalanche), and Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins) making the cut.
A Close Look at the All-Star Skills Competition Format
The All-Star Skills event is designed to test a plethora of abilities among the 12 selected All-Stars. Competing for a grand prize of $1 million, the event includes the Fastenal NHL Fastest Skater, Rogers NHL Hardest Shot, and the Scotiabank NHL Passing Challenge. The format is tailored to showcase speed, accuracy, and hockey acumen, ensuring a spectacle of high-caliber skill demonstration.
Final Roster and Fan Participation
The NHL’s innovative approach allows fans to determine the final two All-Stars via the NHL All-Star Skills Fan Vote. This voting process, accessible at NHL.com/vote and through X (formerly Twitter), offers fans the opportunity to vote up to 10 times per 24-hour period in eight languages, further amplifying fan interaction and global reach.
Event Highlights and Ticket Information
The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, is more than just a showcase of top talent. It includes NHL All-Star Thursday, the Skills event, and the Honda (U.S.) / Rogers (Canada) NHL All-Star Game. Fans can secure their spots via Ticketmaster Verified Resale and also have the chance to experience the Hyundai NHL Fan Fair, the official fan festival of the All-Star Weekend.
Broadcast and Coverage
Set to take place on Feb. 2 at Scotiabank Arena, the NHL All-Star Skills event will be broadcast exclusively on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada and on ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States, bringing the excitement to a global audience.
