Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was selected to attend the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend in Ottawa.
Nugent-Hopkins, 18, was one of 12 rookies selected to participate in the all-star weekend festivities.
The 6-1 175 pound Burnaby native is leading all National Hockey League rookies in points (35), assists (22), and is tied for first in goals (13).
Nugent-Hopkins has not yet returned to the Oilers' lineup since injurying his shoulder in a game against Chicago on Jan. 2.
The NHL also announced today the full roster of players named to the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend from Jan. 26 to 29 in Ottawa.
A total of 36 all-stars and 12 rookies were selected by the NHL today, joining the first six players elected by fans in 2012 NHL All-Star Fan Balloting presented by Sirius XM: Daniel Alfredsson, Erik Karlsson, Milan Michalek and Jason Spezza of the host Ottawa Senators, Dion Phaneuf of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins.
The 42 all-stars will play in the all-star game on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Scotiabank Place.
The 12 NHL rookies, along with the 42 all-stars, will participate in the all-star skills competition on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Scotiabank Place.
