22nd NHL All-Star Game

The 22nd NHL All-Star Game was held in the Montreal Forum in Montreal (home of the Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens) on January 21, 1969.

The East Division All-Stars tied the West Division All-Stars 3–3. Frank Mahovlich was named the game's most valuable player.

League Business
After governor discussions at the concurrent semi-annual meeting, Clarence Campbell, president of the NHL gave the Oakland Seals one month to come up with proper financing and improve its management to be allowed to continue play.

Team Lineups
Al Arbour made his debut in the All-Star Game at 36 years old, the eldest to debut in the Game to that date.

Toe Blake, who had retired after the Canadiens' championship, came out of retirement to coach the East Division.

East Division All-Stars

 * Coach: Toe Blake (Montreal Canadiens)

West Division All-Stars

 * Coach: Scotty Bowman (St. Louis Blues)