Canadian hitmaker Drake is set to perform at the 2012 NHL All-Star game in Ottawa, Ontario on Sunday, January 29. 

The 'Take Care' star, according to Billboard.com, will take the stage during the second intermission for an exclusive live show.

This year will be a busy one for Drake as he recently announced details of his worldwide Club Paradise tour, which features a run of dates in the UK. 

He will return to England in March where he will play 9 shows and you can catch him at the following venues: 

• March 26 - London, UK London 02 Arena
• March 29 - Sheffield, UK Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
• March 30 - Cardiff, UK Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
• April 1 - Manchester, UK Manchester MEN Arena
• April 2 - Glasgow, Scotland Glasgow SECC – Hall 4
• April 19 - Birmingham, England Birmingham LG Arena
• April 22 - Liverpool, England Liverpool Echo Arena
• April 23 - Newcastle, England Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
• April 25 - Nottingham, England Nottingham Capital FM Arena