Justin Bailey will join fellow Williamsville native Cole Schneider in making their first appearances at the AHL All-Star Classic on Sunday.
The duo will be joined by goaltender Linus Ullmark, who is also making his first All-Star trip.
Bailey ranks sixth in the AHL and first on the team with 18 goals. Schneider has 16 goals, good for 13th in the league.
At the skills challenge on Sunday, Bailey will compete in the fastest skater and rapid fire relay events, while Schneider will participate in accuracy shooting and puck control challenges.
Cory Conacher (SYR), Chris Terry (STJ), and Justin Bailey (RCH) have been added to the 2017 #AHLAllStar rosters→https://t.co/Micyq2A3h1 pic.twitter.com/0fXkygkOCi
— AHL (@TheAHL) January 29, 2017
NEWS: @JustinBailey95 has been added to the roster for the 2017 @TheAHL All-Star Classic, which begins tonight! --> https://t.co/4h1msucy5o pic.twitter.com/5RVOD7Viaz
— Rochester Americans (@AmerksHockey) January 29, 2017
Former Canisius standout Cory Conacher, who now plays for the Syracuse Crunch, was also added to roster.
