Defenseman Kevin Korchinski, a Chicago Blackhawks prospect, was named the most valuable player of the AHL All-Star Challenge on Monday. He had a goal and three assists to help his Central Division team win the round-robin, 3-on-3 competition between the AHL’s four divisions.

Although the Pacific Division didn't three-peat at the AHL All-Star Classic, several Calgary Wranglers players and their interim head coach had a great experience at the annual event.

Kevin Korchinski was named the MVP of the 2025 AHL All-Star Challenge in Palm Desert, CA. An account of his performance and the culture of hockey in the desert.

Kevin Korchinski, Owen Beck and Dalibor Dvorsky put on a show at the 2025 American Hockey League All-Star Challenge at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, on Monday.

Dvorsky steals spotlight by winning accuracy shooting competition, then scores twice for Atlantic Division, reaching championship at Coachella Valley