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Rookie defenseman Miro Heiskanen chosen as Stars' lone All-Star representative

Stars rookie defenseman Miro Heiskanen added another accolade to his impressive first season.

Heiskanen was the team's only All-Star representative when the teams were announced on Wednesday night. The 19-year-old Heiskanen has seven goals and 10 assists in 40 games entering Wednesday night's game against New Jersey.

Among rookies, Heiskanen's 17 points are tied for seventh in the league and his seven goals are tied for eighth. No rookie plays more than his 23 minutes per night, and only two rookies have more time on ice shorthanded.

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