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On behalf of the ECHL and our host team, the Allen Americans, we look forward to hosting you at our upcoming 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic! This mid-season showcase comes to the city of Allen for the first time in ECHL history, to highlight our League's young developing players, as Team Stars takes on Team Stripes in a unique format for this year's event.

 

Additionally, the annual Fan Fest and ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be a part of the festivities, and we hope that you can join us for these events, while also taking time to enjoy some of the best local attractions the city of Allen has to offer! As our guest, you will receive two complimentary tickets to the Fan Fest, VIP Welcome Reception presented by AMI Graphics, the 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by BFL CANADA and Sutton Special Risk, VIP Pre-Party presented by The Fairly Group, and the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen. & Allen CDC. We also welcome you to join us for the Stars & Stripes 5k Fun Run as part of the fun-filled weekend.

 

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP (using the password echl2026) and confirm your attendance by Friday, December 19, 2025. All event credentials and tickets will be available at the Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic Welcome Desk upon arrival in Allen.

 

The Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the Event Center is the Host Hotel for the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic. Hotel information, including room rates, can be found HERE. All reservations must be made by January 2, 2026 to guarantee availability at the ECHL room rate.

 

Each year, the ECHL and Warrior partner to highlight our players and celebrate the ECHL's role as the top developmental league for the AHL and NHL, and celebrate the game of hockey and our great history. We hope you can join us for this celebration and experience the amazing CUTX Event Center and surrounding area.

 

Regards,

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Ryan Crelin
ECHL Commissioner

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the Event Center

210 East Stacy Road

Allen, TX 75002

(214) 383-1151

Rate: $129

Reservation Cut-Off Date: January 2, 2026

CLICK HERE to reserve

Rental cars and rideshare services are readily available at both Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Saturday, January 17, 2026

7:00 a.m. - Stars & Stripes 5K Fun Run

 

Sunday, January 18, 2026

11:00 a.m. - Fan Fest (CUTX Event Center)

6:00 p.m. - VIP Welcome Reception presented by AMI Graphics (Kelly's at the Village)

 

Monday, January 19, 2026

12:00 p.m. - ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by BFL CANADA and Sutton Special Risk (Courtyard by Marriott - Cottonwood Ballroom)

5:00 p.m. - VIP Pre-Party presented by The Fairly Group (CUTX Event Center - East Club)

6:00 p.m. - 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen & Allen CDC (CUTX Event Center)

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Jeff Campbell scored 254 points (90g-164a) in 210 career ECHL games with Gwinnett from 2004-08. During the 2005-06 season, he ranked fifth in the league with 53 assists and 83 points, helping the Gladiators to reach the Kelly Cup Finals, while earning a spot on the All-ECHL First Team and earning League Most Valuable Player honors. In 2007-08, he finished second in assists (65) and points (91), once again earning All-ECHL First Team honors and receiving the ECHL Sportsmanship Award. He then went on to play the final 10 seasons of his career in Europe, nine of those coming in Switzerland, where he is currently the head coach for HC Fribourg-Gottéron U21.
 
 

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Jason Christie is the ECHL’s all-time leader with 667 career coaching wins and 1,282 games coached in 18 seasons with Peoria, Utah, Ontario, Tulsa and Jacksonville. He led his team to the Kelly Cup Playoffs on 10 occasions, reaching the Conference Finals in 2001, 2008 and 2015. During his playing career, Christie had 262 points (88g-174a) in 250 career ECHL games with Columbus (Chill), Charlotte and Peoria. In his final season as a player in 1999-2000, he earned co-Most Valuable Player honors in the Kelly Cup Playoffs after posting 13 points (3g-10a) in 17 games as the Rivermen captured the Kelly Cup title.
 
 

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Riley Gill ranks third all-time in ECHL history with 21 shutouts while ranking eighth with 147 career wins and 13th among goaltenders with 245 career appearances over nine seasons with Victoria, Kalamazoo, Reading and Allen. He saved some of his best work for the postseason, where he is tied for first all-time among goaltenders with 90 appearances and ranks second with 53 wins and eight shutouts. He backstopped Reading to the 2013 Kelly Cup title - earning Playoff Most Valuable Player honors - and Allen to back-to-back championships in 2015 and 2016.
 
 

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Mark Turner averaged over a point-per-game during his ECHL career, totaling 546 points (210g-336a) in 528 games over parts of eight seasons with Columbus (Chill), New Orleans, Mobile, Greensboro (Generals) and Toledo (Storm). He stands 22nd in ECHL history in points, 23rd in assists, 24th in goals and 40th in games played. Turner scored 20 more goals in six of his eight ECHL seasons, including 45 during the 1999-2000 season with Mobile, to rank third in the league.

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