Linglet named to All-Star Team


Charles Linglet

Jan. 11, 2010.

By Katelyn Gendron

Reminder Assistant Editor

SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Falcon Charles Linglet calls himself "a proud guy." He doesn't make excuses for poor on-ice performance and is uneasy speaking about his personal victories, even as a deserving 2010 All-Star.

His commendable contributions to the Falcons this season have earned him a coveted spot on the 2010 Canadian All-Star Team. Linglet, a native of Montreal, Quebec, and a seven-year pro, will play against the U.S. team for the first time in the American Hockey League (AHL) All-Star Classic in Portland, Maine, next week.

"It feels good and it's a nice accomplishment," he told Reminder Publications. "It's nice to represent Canada and great to be a part of [the Classic] this year."

Falcons Head Coach Rob Daum commended Linglet for his "consistent" on-ice performance as a "dynamic offensive player" throughout the season.

"He's very deserving [of being named to the All-Star Team]," Daum added. "He's the first guy on the ice at practice and the last guy to leave."

Linglet said he's eager to play with the top Canadians in the league. "Whoever you're playing with [on the line] you know they are two good players," he added.

Linglet noted he "came close" to being named to the All-Star Team three years ago but began to "have struggles" while playing for the Peoria Rivermen in Illinois.

"I went from a good player to someone who was in and out of the lineup. I take the blame for that," he explained. "I needed a change and they sent me here to Springfield [last February] and in my first game I played first and second line all night."

Linglet attributed his successes to the Falcons organization. He's the team's leading scorer, with eight goals and 29 assists, and is ranked fifth in the AHL in scoring and third in assists.

Linglet said he's excited for the opportunity to play for Team Canada but is committed to helping the Falcons out of last place in the Atlantic Division.

"Our line is putting a lot of pressure [on ourselves] to score goals," he explained. "We're forcing plays and not doing the little things that we used to do: make plays and put the puck in the net. [Instead] we've been trying to force plays. We've got to keep the game simple and get our stuff together.

"Hockey is a fun game and we're fortunate to play hockey for a living but it's not that much fun when you're losing," Linglet continued.

He said he's taking the uphill battle one game at a time and keeps playoff hopes alive.

Daum agreed, adding, "He's really positive with the team [as an assistant captain] and when you've gone through the type of adversity we have it's very easy to get negative and be critical of teammates."

When asked of his National Hockey League (NHL) aspirations, Linglet replied, "I think anything is possible even though I'm 27 [years old]. Who knows what's going to happen next. I've still got the dream" -- a dream that will never let him give up on the Falcons, the NHL or success in the 2010 All-Star Classic.

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