14-2-04 - Skills Competition

14-2-2004 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 Mario Lemieux, Brian Rafalski and Rick Nash.

Pavel Bure of Team World won the fastest skater competition, beating Brian Rafalski in the final.

Jaromir Jagr of Team World won the hardest shot competition with a result of 98 MPH, beating Chris Pronger in the final.

Pavel Bure of Team World won the accuracy shooting competition, beating Mario Lemieux in the final.

Dominik Hasek of Team World won the goalie competition (pass&score), beating Martin Brodeur in the final.

Team North America won the breakaway relay with a team of Mario Lemieux, Jarome Iginla and Patrick Marleau.

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