"Toronto Marlies goaltender Artur Akhtyamov was named to the 2026 American Hockey League All-Star Classic on Thursday. The festivities take place from Feburary 10-11 in Rockford, Illinois. Akhtyamov, the Maple Leafs' fourth-round pick in 2020, has appeared in 21 games with the Marlies this season, posting a record of 13-7-1 with a .898 save percentage, while his 13 wins rank 4th among all AHL goaltenders."
""From the first time I saw him, I thought he was sick," Woll said on December 12. "He's a good goalie, man, you watch him out there. The Russians are feeding their guys something different. He's been great, super laid-back guy, always smiling.""
""We know the importance he has been to our group, it's nice he's being rewarded," Gruden said about Akhtyamov. "He improves every day, he comes to work every day and prepares himself physically and mentally.""
Artur Akhtyamov was named to the 2026 American Hockey League All-Star Classic in Rockford, Illinois, set for February 10-11. Akhtyamov has appeared in 21 games for the Toronto Marlies this season, recording a 13-7-1 mark with a .898 save percentage and ranking fourth in AHL wins with 13. The 24-year-old Maple Leafs fourth-round pick in 2020 received two NHL call-ups and made his NHL debut in relief on December 13, stopping all five shots faced. Teammates and coaches praised his consistency, preparation, calm demeanor and steady improvement. The Marlies have placed a goaltender on the All-Star roster four consecutive years.
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