Frank Vatrano Joins Sam Reinhart on NHL All-Star Team

Former Florida Panthers forward Frank Vatrano got a big surprise following Anaheim’s practice on Thursday as he found out he was named to his first NHL All-Star Game in a special way.

Waiting for Vatrano in the Ducks’ room was wife Rebecca and daughter Ophelia.

The little one was wearing a shirt which read My Daddy is an NHL All-Star.

The NHL announced the first 32 members of the All-Star team on Thursday — one from each team.

Sam Reinhart is also a first-time honoree.

“It’s awesome. It is a dream come true to even play in this league,’’ Vatrano told reporters. “The way my career went, being undrafted and to play in the NHL and be an All-Star … I’m at a loss for words. I never expected this.”