'It would be my honor! I'll get to the rink as fast as I can! #NHLAllStar #HockeyIsForEveryone' Tweet from Nate��s here in San Jose for #NHLAllStar, but has someone else in mind to compete for Fastest what do you think!? On Friday, the Avalanche, who were supportive of the idea, tweeted at her 'Nate's here in San Jose for #NHLAllStar, but has someone else in mind to compete for Fastest Skater… what do you think!?' Video: Coyne on getting Fastest Skater competition call-upĬolorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was not available to participate in the event because of a bruised left foot, leaving a spot open. Women's National Team forward Brianna Decker, and Canada's Women's National Team players Fast and forward Rebecca Johnston - came to the arena to demonstrate some of the events.Ĭoyne Schofield stepped to the line for the fastest skater and produced time of 14.226, faster than three of the NHL players who had taken part in the 2018 NHL All-Star Game (Zach Werenski, 14.250 Noah Hanifin, 14.317, and Josh Bailey, 14.413). Coyne Schofield and three other women's players - U.S. The idea was hatched on Thursday by NHL staff. 'It shows the top players - men or women - belong,' Coyne Schofield said. She beat Clayton Keller of the Arizona Coyotes, at 14.526, and she could have done better.

The title would go to Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid for the third consecutive year, at 13.378, but she finished less than a second slower than the fastest player in the NHL. Video: Fastest Skater: Coyne Schofield sets the paceĬoyne Schofield, blond ponytail flying, crossed the line in 14.346. 'Honestly, I had chills watching Kendall skate.' 'I had chills,' said Canada's Women's National Team defenseman Renata Fast, who was at the All-Star Game to demonstrate the Honda NHL Accuracy Shooting. The 2018 PyeongChang Olympic gold medalist stepped to the line for the Bridgestone NHL Fastest Skater competition, the first event at the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills.

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