“It’s Not Just a Game”: Sens Skills Is Back!
OTTAWA – The annual Sens Skills competition returns for 2026, bringing together Ottawa Senators players for a spirited day of family fun and skill challenges. This high-energy event is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the Canadian Tire Centre, sponsored by CAA North & East Ontario (CAA NEO).
Competition and Activities
Senators players are divided into two teams to face off in several skill contests:
- 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 compete alongside their hockey heroes, including players from the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge. Doors open at 12 p.m.
Community and Support
The event supports the Senators Community Foundation and draws over 10,000 hockey families. Jeff Walker, President and CEO of CAA North & East Ontario, highlights the broader meaning of the event:
“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.”
Sens Skills celebrates hockey and the communities it brings together, promoting inclusivity and family engagement.
Author’s summary: Sens Skills returns in 2026, showcasing Senators players competing in skill challenges while fostering community spirit and supporting youth hockey development.