Poturalski, 31, is the American Hockey League’s leading scorer with 41 points in 45 games with the Barracuda this season. He and goalie Yaroslav Askarov represented the Barracuda in the AHL All-Star Classic on Sunday and Monday in Palm Desert.

The San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) along with the National Hockey League announced today the franchise’s First and Second Quarter Century Team presented by SAP as selected by a panel of media, retired players,

The San Jose Sharks recalled center Andrew Poturalski from the San Jose Barracuda prior to their game against the Montreal Canadiens at SAP Center on Tuesday night. Poturalski, 31, is the American Hockey League’s leading scorer with 41 points in 45 games with the Barracuda this season.

Including this season, he has been one of the best veteran forwards in the world for those not currently rostered in the NHL.

The first and second teams were selected by broadcasters, national, local and NHL.com writers who have covered the respective teams, in addition to select former players. The six players voted to each First Team will be on the ballot for the NHL All Quarter-Century Team that will be chosen via a fan vote that will start in February.

The San Jose Sharks have recalled the leading scorer in the American Hockey League ahead of their game against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.