The countdown is on, we're just nine days away from Sens Skills presented by CAA at Canadian Tire!

The stage is set for an action packed day as the Senators will be split into two teams for a head-to-head face off to test a wide range of skills.

Fastest skater: It's time to get to the bottom of who has the fastest wheels in the Fastest Skater contest. Last season Mark Kastleic took home the crown but the competition is sure to be fierce this year.

Hardest shot: Drake Batherson will look to hold onto the title of the hardest shot with some new heavy hitters joining the field this season.

Accuracy challenge: Though Shane Pinto boasted the fastest time in the accuracy challenge last year downing his targets in 7.8 seconds, it was Josh Norris that showcased his precision winning the head-to-head in the final round to claim to claim the accuracy challenge. With the two on the same team this year we're set to get a new look in the championship round.

Puck control relay: Team White and Team Black will go head-to-head in the puck control relay, last year it was Brady Tkachuk's Team Black that won after Josh Norris claimed a narrow victory in the final.

Skills challenge: The Skills challenge provides an opportunity for both sides to showcase their holistic skills set as they are put to the test through a series of obstacles that will challenge their passing abilities, shooting, skating and more.

Shootout: The Senators will get to showcase their creativity as they put the goaltenders to the test during the shootout challenge

3v3: The day will conclude with each side will get to showcase their best in an overtime set up facing off in a three-on-three style head-to-head.

Sens Skills roster

Watch below for a fun breakdown on how team captains Brady Tkachuk and Thomas Chabot selected their teams:

Tkachuk and Chabot draft Sens Skills teams

As we inch closer to the event itself there are rumblings that there will be some guest appearances. Fans should keep their eyes peeled for an announcement in the coming days.