Ottawa Senators Host NHL Prospect Challenge on Sept 12-13

The Ottawa Senators will host the NHL Prospect Challenge on September 12-13, 2026, at Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau, QC.

What is the NHL Prospect Challenge?

The NHL Prospect Challenge gives hockey fans a chance to see future stars in action, featuring prospects from the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets.

The challenge will take place on September 12 and 13, with tickets starting as low as $20.

Who are the notable prospects participating?

Notable Senators prospects expected to participate include top QMJHL goaltender Lucas Beckman, Memorial Cup Champions Lucas Ellinas and Matthew Andonovski, and defenceman Carter Yakemchuk, fresh off his NHL debut.

Ottawa Senators president and CEO Cyril Leeder expressed excitement about returning to Slush Puppie Centre and showcasing the next generation of Ottawa Senators hockey to fans in Gatineau.

What is the schedule for the challenge?

The schedule for the challenge is as follows: September 12 at 1 p.m. - Winnipeg Jets vs. Montreal Canadiens, September 12 at 6 p.m. - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators, September 13 at 1 p.m. - Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, and September 13 at 6 p.m. - Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators.

Tickets will be available to the public on Monday, June 29 at 10 a.m. on centreslushpuppie.com, with Senators Season Seat Members having an exclusive pre-sale starting on Friday, June 26.

The Ottawa Senators are looking forward to hosting the NHL Prospect Challenge and giving fans a glimpse of the team's future talent.