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Global News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
4 members of Winnipeg Goldeyes named to all-star team
At least four members of the club will be representing the Winnipeg Goldeyes at this year's annual American Association All-Star Game. First baseman Matthew Warkentin and outfielder Max Murphy were both chosen as starters for the West Division All-Star Team, while relief pitchers Tasker Strobel and Ryder Yakel were also named to the squad. A fifth player off the Goldeyes could also be attending as starting pitcher Mitchell Lambson is one of six players from the West Division up for the last man in fan vote. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Warkentin was just named the American Association batter of the week on Monday. He leads the Fish with 11 home runs and 36 runs batted in. He is also second on the team with a .291 batting average. Murphy is second on the Goldeyes with nine dingers and is batting .264 through 50 games. Story continues below advertisement Strobel and Yakel lead the Goldeyes' pitching staff with 23 appearances each. Strobel has a team-leading earned run average of 2.07, with Yakel right behind him with a 2.34 ERA in 38 innings pitched. Lambson has a 6-1 record in his sixth season with the Goldeyes and is unbeaten in his last five straight starts. Fans can vote for Lambson here until 10:00 p.m. on Thursday. This year's festivities are in Fargo, North Dakota. The All-Star Skills Competition and Home Run Derby are scheduled for July 21st with the all-star game to be played the following night.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blackhawks' Defenseman Chosen for Mid-Season Rookie All-Star Team
It is a good time to check in on the rookies just past the halfway point of the season as they are not only the future of the NHL, but the present. Some of the rookies have really impressed and are in a tight race for the Calder Trophy, while others might not get the respect they've already earned. NHL's official site released their Rookie All-Star Team at the time when All-Stars would normally be selected to participate in the All-Star Skills Competition and All-Star Game. This all-rookie team features three forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie. Manning one of the points in the selections is Nolan Allan of the Chicago Blackhawks. Allan might not be a name that many fans of hockey know, but that's because he is a defensive defenseman on one of the worst teams in the league. Connor Bedard also gets a ton of the attention directed towards didn't see any NHL action prior to this season and has played 40 games so far. There have been a lot of defensemen used in Chicago, but he has held firm on the back-end as he kills penalties as well. As a rookie defenseman, Allan isn't getting as much playing time as he will down the line with only 15:10 per game this season. He's only 21 years old, but he knows how to throw his body around with 55 hits and knows how to sacrifice the body with 41 blocked shots. Defensive defensemen aren't given as much recognition for their play as offensive players, but what Allan has done and can do is still impressive. There are some other defensemen who could challenge for the all-rookie team by the end of the season with more games, but the closest contenders to Allan's spot on the mid-season team is Isaiah George, Albert Johansson, or Owen Pickering. Allan is second to Lane Hutson (also among the selections) in points from rookie defensemen with eight (one goal). Head coach Anders Sorensen said that "...he's got Niklas Hjalmarsson-type qualities in his that should be a really good fit for some of these other guys." With where Allan's game is at and the role he plays, the 32nd overall pick from the 2021 draft is set to have his role increased over the next few seasons and be a great shut-down d-man on the Blackhawks for years to come. Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks team site to stay updated on the latest news, game day coverage, player features, and more.
