While Elias Pettersson (D-Petey) was initially slated to represent the Abbotsford Canucks at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, his recent call-up to the Vancouver Canucks has opened the door for another deserving rookie to take his place.
Ty Mueller, a 21-year-old forward from Alberta, will now fill in to be the lone Abbotsford representative at this year’s All-Star festivities.
Mueller is enjoying a strong rookie campaign, sitting third on the Abbotsford squad in scoring 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists). He also ranks 10th in scoring among all AHL rookies.
Drafted in the fourth round (105th overall) in 2023, Mueller has quickly become a valuable asset for the Canucks, earning significant minutes in all situations and showcasing his versatility throughout the lineup. His strong two-way play, offensive instincts, and responsible defensive game have made him a key contributor to Abbotsford’s success this season.
“It was exciting,” Mueller told reporters on Saturday night. “RJ [Ryan Johnson] called me this morning and let me know, and obviously, it’s a huge honour and something pretty special.”
Mueller will participate in three events at the AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday:
  • Rapid Fire: He will test his shooting accuracy against former Canuck product and goaltender Michael DiPietro.
  • Pass and Score
  • Breakaway Relay
The Coachella Valley Firebirds in Palm Desert, California, will host this year’s event. The 2025 AHL All-Star Classic kicks off with its AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday, February 2 (6:00 pm PT), followed by the AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Monday, February 3 (11:00 am PT) and the 2025 AHL All-Star Challenge that evening (6:00 pm PT).
Fans can catch all the action streamed on FloHockey or TSN.
Mueller’s Team Pacific will be looking to defend its title after winning last year’s event. Abbotsford’s Arshdeep Bains, who was also named the tournament MVP, scored the game-winning goal.