Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin, in his third NHL season, is headed to his first NHL All-Star Game.
Hanifin was selected Wednesday to represent the Canes at the All-Star Weekend, set Jan. 27-28 in Tampa, Fla. He will compete for the Metropolitan Division team in the three-on-three All-Star tournament on Jan. 28,
The Metro Division team will be coached by Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals and have the Caps’ Alex Ovechkin as the captain.
Hanifin, 20, leads the Canes’ defensemen in goals (7), assists (14) and points (21). The Boston native is eighth among NHL blueliners in goals (7).