NHL goes to the schoolyard for the All-Star Game

[Delmonico]

http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/nhl/article/888277--two-captains-to-choose-teams-for-2011-nhl-all-star-game-source

The NHL is shaking up its stale all-star format.

A source confirmed Tuesday that two captains will choose players from either conference to make up the teams for the 2011 game in Carolina. Since 2003, the all-star game has been contested between representatives from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference.

The teams are expected to be picked during a live television event at the start of the all-star weekend. Players will earn a trip to the game the same way as the past — with fans voting for the starters and the NHL’s hockey operations staff rounding out the rest of the pool.

 

[stevestamp]

That's actually pretty frickin' cool.

 

[halfwaytoheaven]

Neat. I liked the old system where the defending Stanley Cup champion faced a squad of all-stars from all the other teams, but since that isn't really viable anymore, this seems pretty cool.

 

[Duquesne Frog]

Who determines the captains? Top fan vote-getters?

 

[FrogAbroad]

Like choosin' sides for a game of Shirts 'n' Skins back at Bluebonnet Elementary.

BTW, do kids still play scrub?

 

[Metropolis777]

Game....blouses.