13-2-2012 NHL All-Star Skill Competitions
The annual All-Star event kicked off today with the skill competitions. Team North America and Team World competed in six different races and the fans got to see their stars shine.

Team North America won the puck control relay with a team of Eric Staal, Phil Kessel and Jarome Iginla.

Brian Lee of Team North America won the fastest skater competition, beating Alexander Ovechkin in the final.

Joe Thornton of Team North America won the hardest shot competition with a result of 89 MPH, beating Victor Hedman in the final.

Jarome Iginla of Team North America won the accuracy shooting competition, beating Victor Hedman in the final.

Miikka Kiprusoff of Team World won the goalie competition (pass&score), beating Rick DiPietro in the final.

Team World won the breakaway relay with a team of Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Marian Hossa.

The yearly clash between Team North America and Team World will take place tomorrow.