The Ottawa Senators are turning their NHL Prospect Challenge into a family‑friendly festival, opening the ice for a public practice that invites fans to watch the team’s up‑and‑coming talent up close. Alongside the on‑ice action, the arena’s surrounding plaza will be transformed with street‑hockey games, face‑painting stations, photo backdrops and a host of balloons and inflatables, creating a lively atmosphere for kids and adults alike. Organizers say the event aims to showcase the franchise’s future stars while deepening community engagement ahead of the regular season. With free admission and interactive activities, the Senators hope to draw a crowd that can experience the excitement of professional hockey in a relaxed, celebratory setting.

During the NHL Prospect Challenge, the Ottawa Senators will host an open practice and fan activations — including street hockey, face painting, photo stations, and balloons and inflatables — outside ...