“It’s Not Just a Game”: Sens Skills Returns
Ottawa, November 6, 2025 – The annual Sens Skills competition, featuring Ottawa Senators players competing in a fun-filled day of family activities, is back. This year’s event will be held at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m., sponsored by CAA North & East Ontario (CAA NEO).
Competition Format and Events
The high-energy contest divides the Senators players into two teams to compete head-to-head in various skill challenges, including:
- Puck control relay
- Fastest skater
- Hardest shot
- Accuracy shooting
- Individual obstacle course
- Five puck one-on-one
- 3-on-3 competitions
Additionally, four "Junior Draft" players will join their hockey heroes on the ice, including athletes from the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge.
Event Details and Community Impact
Doors open at 12 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre. The event is not only a showcase of skill but also supports the Senators Community Foundation.
“For every boy or girl in the stand, there are parents who are getting up early on a Sunday morning to get them to practice. The event celebrates not just our sport, but the community around it. Our sponsorship has seen the event grow to include professional women hockey players, as well as girls’ hockey teams and players on the ice.”
This gathering attracts more than 10,000 hockey families and fosters inclusivity by featuring professional women players and girls’ hockey teams alongside the Senators.
Author’s summary: The Sens Skills event unites hockey families and players in a spirited competition, celebrating skill, community, and inclusivity in the sport.