Last weekend Raleigh, North Carolina played host to the NHL All Star weekend. Enemies became teammates as the best of the league competed in the game Sunday. This year two players, Lidstrom and Staal, were selected as captains. On Friday night they drafted their teams.
Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs was put in the bittersweet position of being picked last. He remained classy and jokingly pointed out that being picked last among all these All Stars is no insult. He received a brand new car and a hefty donation to his favorite charity in his name to mend any hurt he might have been feeling deep down.
The game Sunday was back and fourth and even though Team Staal looked ready to dominate as they took an early lead, Team Lidstrom took the game with a final score of 11-10.
The All Star game is something great for the league and fans alike. Players have a blast with it, and fans can always count on a great show from their favorite players.
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