Peter Ferraro, another high-scoring forward, is also a front runner in the balloting. Defensively, Hershey Bears' Mike Gaul, Saint John Flames' Darrel Scoville and Syracuse Crunch Chris O'Sullivan are all in the running for a starting spot in the All-Star Game. Each have tallied 17 points this season for their respective club. Each has posted impressive numbers in the first two months of the season. Fan balloting for the 2000 AHL All-Star Classic began November 12 and will run through midnight December 14.
Fans are able to enter their votes in-arena or via the internet.
First USA fan ballots are available at all AHL games in the United States while Dodge fan ballots are available in the Canadian-based markets. Four of the AHL's top scoring rookies are currently on recall with their respective NHL affiliate. Syracuse center Harold Druken was recalled Wednesday, December 1 by the Vancouver Canucks. Rochester Americans right wing Maxim Afinogenov has made an impressive start to his professional career. St. John's Maple Leafs center Adam Mair was recalled recently to their NHL affiliate in Toronto.