Ducks forward Vatrano gets NHL All-Star news from baby daughter

Veteran gets nod for game in cutest way, Wilson's father tells Capitals player

Vatrano baby all star

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By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

Oh baby, Frank Vatrano is an all-star.

The Anaheim Ducks forward found out he was selected as a 2024 NHL All-Star from his infant daughter, Ophelia, on Thursday.

When Vatrano returned to the Ducks locker room after practice, his wife Rebecca was waiting there holding Ophelia, who was wearing a onesie that read "My Daddy is an NHL All-Star" with the Ducks logo underneath.

Vatrano was all smiles when he realized his ladies were breaking the news to him. The trio posed for some nice family photos to capture the moment.

It is Vatrano's first all-star selection in nine NHL seasons.

The Washington Capitals also kept it all in the family, allowing Tom Wilson's father to give him the news.

Wilson's dad also mentioned that since the game will be played in his hometown of Toronto, a large part of the family will be there to cheer him on.

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