All-Star Game MVP: Paul Kariya (L)

12-2-2006 All-Star Game MVP: Paul Kariya (L)

Team North America has won the annual NHL All-Star game with a score of 13-8. Game MVP was Paul Kariya.

A native of Canada, Paul Kariya was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 713 NHL games during his career, notching 340 goals and adding 451 assists along with 259 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 56 games with the Minnesota Wild this season, totalling 29+57=86 with 24 PIM.