“It’s not just a game”: Sens Skills is back!

"It’s not just a game": Sens Skills is back!

OTTAWA – November 6, 2025 (Globe Newswire). The highly anticipated annual Sens Skills competition returns to the Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. The event, sponsored by CAA North & East Ontario (CAA NEO), promises an afternoon of family fun and friendly competition among Ottawa Senators players.

Event Overview

Sens Skills divides Senators players into two teams that go head-to-head across a range of hockey challenges. Fans will see players compete in:

Puck control relay
Fastest skater
Hardest shot
Accuracy shooting
Individual obstacle course
Five-puck one-on-one
3-on-3 mini-games

Community and Participation

This family-oriented event not only engages over 10,000 hockey fans but also supports the charitable efforts of the Senators Community Foundation. Doors open at 12 p.m., giving fans the chance to take in the atmosphere before the action begins.

Adding to the excitement, four “Junior Draft” players will join their hockey heroes on the ice, alongside players from the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge.

Organizers’ Perspective

“For every boy or girl in the stands, 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.”

— Jeff Walker, President and CEO of CAA North & East Ontario

Summary

The Sens Skills 2026 event showcases the Ottawa Senators’ talent and spirit, uniting players, families, and fans in a celebration of skill, community, and hockey culture.

Author’s summary: Sens Skills returns in 2026 with spirited competitions and stronger community ties, bringing together hockey fans, families, and players for a day of fun and purpose.

Markets Insider — 2025-11-07