The votes are in. Four players have punched their tickets to the first NDL All-Star Game, joining the league's four captains for a Saturday morning that starts with a draft and ends with the biggest exhibition game dooramp has ever staged. First business begins at 11:30 on Saturday, September 12.
The Fan-Voted Four
Jaxon Gladhart
Ben Martinsen
Frank Patrone
Ben Hoag
Four names, four very different games. Patrone arrives fresh off the deadline deal that sent him to the Murray Mice, and Benny Buckets brings the only nickname in the league that doubles as a rule in the book.
All Four Captains In
David Anderegg, Ashton Anderegg, Adam Swartzfager and Grant Bowers are all playing. That puts every captain in the league on the floor at the same time — something the regular season never allows.
David Anderegg
Ashton Anderegg
Adam Swartzfager
Grant Bowers
Injury List: Huntsman and Anderegg Out
Eli Huntsman was not selected — he sits on the injured list, and the league is not risking an exhibition game on a player who needs the time to heal. Finn Anderegg is on the IL as well and will not suit up. Both are marked as injured on the stats page.
Draft First, Then Ball
Saturday runs in two parts. The two best captains will draft from the All-Star pool to build their squads, and once the rosters are set the game starts immediately. No waiting a week to see the teams play — the draft board and the opening possession happen the same morning.