Acrisure Arena prepares to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic with a sneak peek of the center ice logo installation and food options for the event in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Acrisure Arena President John Page speaks about hosting the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic inside Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Acrisure Arena prepares to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic with a sneak peek of the center ice logo installation and food options for the event in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Acrisure Arena prepares to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic with a sneak peek of the ice preparation for the event in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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American Hockey League Vice President, Marketing and Licensing executive Sean Lavoine speaks with local dignitaries during an event to preview center ice for the AHL All-Star Classic at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds captain Max McCormick attends an event ahead of the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds captain Max McCormick attends an event ahead of the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Local dignitaries representing Coachella Valley cities gather for a group photograph with AHL Vice President Sean Lavoine, Firebirds forward Max McCormick and Acrisure Arena President John Page inside Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Acrisure Arena prepares to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic special food options for the event in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Acrisure Arena prepares to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic special food options for the event in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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Acrisure Arena prepares to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic special food options for the event in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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American Hockey League Vice President, Marketing and Licensing executive Sean Lavoine speaks during an event to preview center ice for the AHL All-Star Classic at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
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