"The Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith are headed to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

The league announced Tuesday that Toews, a forward, and defenseman Keith were among the top vote-getters at their positions and, as a result, were selected to play in the Jan. 30 game in Raleigh, N.C.

They were two of six players the fans voted in while the other 42 All-Stars for each team will be determined by a draft after two captains are the players choose captains.

"It's amazing," said Toews, who will make his second All-Star Game appearance. "It's tough to think I'd be there otherwise if it wasn't for the fan voting so I have the fans to thank for that. I'll try not to disappoint.

"It's an honor for me and it's a very exciting thing for anyone to go to that game," Toews said. "I enjoyed the last time I got to go (in 2009 in Montreal)." "