Tim Washe Named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic: A Rising Star Making His Mark
Tim Washe’s breakout season just got another stamp of approval. The 24-year-old forward has been selected to represent the San Diego Gulls at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic, set for February 10-11 in Rockford, Illinois. It’s a well-earned nod for a player who’s been turning heads all season long - and it marks another milestone in what’s quickly becoming a promising pro career.
Washe becomes just the sixth rookie in Gulls franchise history to earn All-Star honors, joining a group that includes recent standouts like Sam Colangelo and Olen Zellweger, as well as NHL regulars Brandon Montour and Nick Ritchie. That’s not just good company - it’s a signal that Washe is on a trajectory worth watching.
At 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds, Washe brings a physical presence to the ice, but his game is far more than size. Before being recalled by the Anaheim Ducks on January 7, he was leading San Diego in goals with 13 and was tied for the team lead in points (13 goals, 12 assists for 25 total).
He also ranked fourth in assists and plus/minus (+7) across 30 games. Simply put, he was one of the most productive rookies in the entire AHL.
Among all AHL rookies, Washe was tied for second in goals and third in points at the time of his call-up. His offensive impact wasn’t just about volume - it was about timing.
He tallied four multi-point performances, including two three-point outings, and notched three game-winning goals. That kind of clutch play is what separates solid prospects from future NHL contributors.
Signed to a two-year contract extension by Anaheim back in August 2025, Washe made his NHL debut late last season on April 15 against Minnesota. He appeared in two games with the Ducks during the 2024-25 campaign after signing a one-year entry-level deal out of college. That short stint gave Anaheim a glimpse of what he could offer at the next level - and this season, he’s proving he belongs.
Before turning pro, Washe captained Western Michigan University to its first-ever national championship in 2024-25. He was the heartbeat of that team, putting up 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) and a +22 rating.
He led the Broncos in game-winning goals with eight - a single-season program record - and ranked among the team’s leaders in nearly every offensive category. In the championship game, he added two assists, capping off a historic season with a performance that matched the moment.
But Washe’s impact wasn’t limited to the scoresheet. He was a dominant presence in the faceoff circle, leading the entire NCAA with a 63.1% win rate (483-of-766).
That wasn’t a one-year fluke either - he led the NCHC in faceoff win percentage for three straight seasons. His two-way game earned him the NCHC Defensive Forward of the Year award in 2024-25, a testament to how well-rounded his game has become.
Over five seasons at Western Michigan, Washe played in a program-record 171 games, tallying 74 points and 125 penalty minutes while maintaining a +19 rating. He was named an NCHC Distinguished Scholar Athlete in each of his final three seasons and earned Academic All-Conference honors in 2021-22 - showing he brought the same discipline off the ice as he did on it.
From Clarkston, Michigan, to the national stage in college hockey, and now to the AHL All-Star Classic, Tim Washe’s path is one of steady growth and undeniable impact. The Ducks saw enough to invest in his future, and now the rest of the hockey world is starting to see why. If his development continues on this trajectory, the All-Star nod might be just the beginning.