In this year's Sens Skills competition, presented by CAA North and East Ontario, fans were treated to a dazzling display of hockey prowess. The event featured a variety of challenges, including the fastest skater, accuracy competition, hardest shot, puck control relay, an obstacle course, five-puck one-on-one, and a mini three-on-three scrimmage. Let's dive into the action and see how it all unfolded.
Team Black (Chabot)
- Thomas Chabot
- Nick Cousins
- Dylan Cozens
- Ridly Greig
- Tyler Kleven
- Kurtis MacDermid
- Jordan Spence
- James Reimer
- Rebecca Leslie (Charge)
- Ronja Savolainen (Charge)
- **Reagan Keck (Jr.
Sen)**
- **Aidan McCoy (Jr.
Sen)**
Team White (Batherson)
- Drake Batherson
- Lars Eller
- Claude Giroux
- Nick Jensen
- Shane Pinto
- Fabian Zetterlund
- Artem Zub
- Linus Ullmark
- Gabbie Hughes (Charge)
- Sarah Wozniewicz (Charge)
- **Tucker Sheunemen (Jr.
Sen)**
- **Emily Harrision (Jr.
Sen)**
Puck Control Relay
In the Jr.
Sens portion, Keck and McCoy secured an early point for Team Black. The main relay saw a strong finish from Savolainen, Zub, and Pinto, adding another point to Black's tally.
With this, Team Black took an early lead at 2-0.
Fastest Skater
Team White came roaring back in the Fastest Skater event, with Ridly Greig leading the charge.
They swept the first three fastest times, earning six points. Notable performances included Sarah Wozniewicz (14.430 seconds) and Nick Cousins (13.782 seconds).
White surged ahead, leading 6-2.
Hardest Shot
In the Hardest Shot showdown, Team White continued to dominate.
Drake Batherson led the way with a blistering 106.0 mph shot in the finals against Thomas Chabot, who also impressed with a 101.1 mph effort. White won three out of four matchups, extending their lead to 10-3.
Accuracy Contest
Rebecca Leslie shone brightly for Team Black, securing three crucial points with a stellar 9.54-second performance.
However, Team White matched that energy with standout performances from Nick Cousins, Kurtis MacDermid, and Drake Batherson. Despite Leslie's heroics, White maintained their advantage.
Throughout the competition, both teams showcased impressive skill and tenacity, providing fans with an exciting spectacle. Team White's early lead proved insurmountable, as they capitalized on key events to secure victory. This year's Sens Skills event was a thrilling exhibition of talent, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next showdown.