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In the System: Nylander selected for AHL All-Star Classic

Alex Nylander is an All Star.

The AHL announced a series of roster changes to this week's All-Star Classic -- a number of players withdrawing due to injury and players being selected as their replacements -- and Nylander was among the players added to the Atlantic Division roster for the event.

It is Nylander's first time being selected for the All-Star Classic.

Nylander replaces defenseman Xavier Ouellet as Wilkes-Barre's representative. Ouellet remains sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The game is being held just outside of Ouellet's hometown in Laval, Quebec, which likely was a factor in Ouellet being selected in the first place.