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, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Sidney Crosby.

Marian Gaborik of Team World won the fastest skater competition, beating Eric Staal in the final.

Dustin Byfuglien of Team North America won the hardest shot competition with a result of 90 MPH, beating Zdeno Chara in the final.

Paul Stastny of Team North America won the accuracy shooting competition, beating Alexander Ovechkin in the final.

Carey Price of Team North America won the goalie competition (pass&score), beating Miikka Kiprusoff in the final.

Team World won the breakaway relay with a team of Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin and Ilya Kovalchuk.

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