SHREWSBURY, N.J. – The ECHL announced forward Anthony Romano will represent the Florida Everblades at the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic.
Romano, 25, leads the Everblades with 16 assists and 25 goals while sitting second in goals with nine this season. This is Romano’s first season with Florida and in the ECHL – he spent last season in the American Hockey League with the Texas Stars, garnering nine points (three goals, six assists) in 38 games. Romano is on an AHL contract with Florida’s affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.
“We are thriller Romer was selected to the All-Star Classic,” said Everblades Head Coach Brad Ralph. “He has come in and established himself as an elite ECHL player that plays in all situations – his work ethic, drive and intelligence set him apart.”Continue
The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic will consist of players from the Allen Americans being combined with the ECHL All-Stars to form two teams – Stars and Stripes. A draft will take place leading up to the All-Star Classic to choose the two teams.
2026 ECHL All-Stars
Goaltenders
Samuel Jonsson, Fort Wayne Komets
TJ Semptimphelter, Atlanta Gladiators
Arsenii Sergeev, Rapid City Rush
Henrik Tikkanen, Worcester Railers
Defensemen
Noah Beck, Wichita Thunder
Dennis Cesana, Savannah Ghost Pirates
Marcus Crawford, Kansas City Mavericks
Aidan Fulp, Jacksonville Icemen
Brent Johnson, Wheeling Nailers
Jake Johnson, Cincinnati Cyclones
Charles Martin, Trois-Rivières Lions
Riley McCourt, Toledo Walleye
Ben Zloty, Norfolk Admirals
Forwards
Easton Armstrong, Tulsa Oilers
Danny Dzhaniyev, Utah Grizzlies
Brendan Hoffmann, Idaho Steelheads
Kyle Jackson, Bloomington Bison
Brooklyn Kalmikov, Maine Mariners
Spencer Kersten, Orlando Solar Bears
Kyler Kupka, South Carolina Stingrays
Ethan Leyh, Greensboro Gargoyles
Kevin Lombardi, Indy Fuel
Brannon McManus, Adirondack Thunder
Jack O’Brien, Atlanta Gladiators (NOTE: was traded to Atlanta by Iowa after roster was determined)
Zach Okabe, Kalamazoo Wings
Massimo Rizzo, Reading Royals
Anthony Romano, Florida Everblades
Carter Savoie, Greenville Swamp Rabbits (NOTE: signed in Europe after roster was determined)
Sloan Stanick, Tahoe Knight Monsters
Highlighting Fan Fest will be an appearance from Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano, who won the 1999 Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars. The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic will include the induction of the 18th class into the ECHL Hall of Fame on Monday, January 19.
Wednesday, January 7th
Anthony Romano Selected for 2026 All-Star Classic
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