Belleville Senators forward Arthur Kaliyev has been named to the AHL’s First All-Star Team.
The team made the announcement in a press release on Thursday.
Kaliyev becomes the first player in franchise history to earn First Team All-Star honours, as voted on by AHL coaches, players, and media members in each of the league’s 32-member cities.
Kaliyev will be finishing the season among the league’s top offensive producers while serving as a key contributor in all situations.
In a press release from the B-Sens, the team says that Kaliyev is known for his elite shooting ability and offensive instincts, while setting new franchise marks in goals and points in a season.
“Arthur had an exceptional year and is very deserving of this recognition,” said Belleville Senators General Manager Matt Turek in the release.
“His ability to generate offence and make an impact every night was a major asset to our group, and we’re proud to see him recognized among the league’s best.”
Other Belleville Sens to receive end-of-season AHL all-star honours include Drake Batherson (second) and Logan Brown (second) in 2018-19.
