The stars will begin the festivities tomorrow with the All-Star Skills Competition at 9 p.m. ET, and will be followed up by the All-Star Game at 8 p.m. ET Saturday night. For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, it should be a great time.
Hockey fans across the continent typically vote for captains for their division teams and tune in on Saturday night to see which division’s stars can best the rest, however the Friday night Skills Competition is an entertaining and all-too-often overlooked element of the All-Star event.
To rectify this injustice and hopefully spark some interest in what is admittedly my favorite part of the weekend, here’s a rundown on the annual NHL Skills Competition:
What to Expect
The Skills Competition is divided into smaller competitions, testing an individual aspect of a player’s game, including speed, passing, goaltending, puck control, shot strength, and shot accuracy.