Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Björkstrand really didn't expect to be in the first All-Star Gameum to February 3rd in Toronto.
On Friday, the 32nd ranked team in the National League released a video in which we can see head coach Dave Hakstol breaking the news to the 28-year-old athlete. He started the conversation by asking if he had any plans for the All-Star break.
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“We're going to San Diego to get some sun. We just booked an Airbnb to make it easier with the kids,” Björkstrand replied.
“Can you change your plans and cancel your Airbnb? […] “You probably need to take a flight to Toronto,” the Kraken pilot then said.
Without showing any emotion, the hockey player said he was surprised by it. He then made a statement on his Instagram account.
“I don't always get the best reactions (ask my wife), but I couldn't be more honored to have been chosen,” he said in the post, which was accompanied by a screenshot of the screen of his canceled Airbnb reservation.
The Danish native is currently the Kraken's second-leading scorer after defender Vince Dunn. In 39 games, Björkstrand scored 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points.