He Did That. Belleville’s Arthur Kaliyev Takes the Hardest Shot Title

Remember when we told you to keep an eye on Arthur Kaliyev at the AHL All-Star Classic? Well we hope you were watching! And in case you missed it, here's what happened. Belleville Senators forward Arthur Kaliyev just made a serious statement on the All-Star stage, taking home the title for Hardest Shot at the AHL's Skills Competition in Rockford, Illinois—clocking in at an incredible 104 miles per hour. Yes. You read that right. Kaliyev's performance didn't just win him the event, it placed him among the hardest shooters the competition has seen in recent years. After a couple of early attempts that didn't register, he stepped in with confidence and delivered a blistering slapshot that sealed the title and turned heads across the league. For Belleville fans, it's another proud moment in what has already been a standout season. Kaliyev currently leads the AHL in goal scoring with 29 goals, along with 20 assists, and his All-Star appearance only further cemented what local fans have been seeing all year long: this is a player operating at an elite level. And he didn't stop at the Skills Competition. During the AHL All-Star Challenge, Kaliyev continued to show his scoring touch, finding the back of the net in the tournament and recording multiple shots across games, including a game-winning goal for his division. It was a strong showing on a national stage, representing both the Belleville Senators and the community that cheers him on from home. While the All-Star weekend ultimately wrapped with the Pacific Division taking the overall win, Kaliyev's performance was one of the standout highlights of the event. For a city that rallies behind its team all winter long, moments like this matter. They remind us that the talent playing right here at home is competing and excelling at the highest levels of the game. So the next time you're at CAA Arena and number 34 winds up for a shot…you might want to keep your eye on that puck. Because as it turns out, it could very well be the fastest in the league!