Over 4,500 youth hockey players, aged 9 to 13, from six countries are taking part in the 24th annual Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa and Quebec. The tournament, which runs until New Year's Eve, features teams from around the world, including Chinese Taipei, Korea, Austria, and Slovenia.
Two hundred and fifty minor hockey teams from six countries around the world are participating in the 24th annual Bell Capital Cup. Open to youth hockey teams aged 9 to 13, over 4,500 kids will play games at various rinks across Ottawa and Quebec until New Year's Eve. For Isaac Charpy, it's about redemption after his team from Almonte lost in the finals of last year's event. While he has his eyes on the prize, he knows that it's still about having fun.
Most of the young players are stepping into familiar territory having played in previous years. 'I was in here last year and we had so much fun,' said Beckett Last on the U11 Kemptville Royals. 'Just love the tournament all together.' It's an event that has grown in size and culture according to general manager Mark Sluban. Teams from around the world are playing in the tournament such as Chinese Taipei, Korea, Austria, and the reigning division A champions from Slovenia. 'It's an overall experience. Win or lose, everybody here that comes out to Ottawa has a great time,' said Sluban. 'We have the best awards, we have the best trophies for player of the game,' he added. 'We go all out, we give them the full on experience with the live music and then all that stuff off the ice that you don't get when you go to minor hockey tournaments.' This is also the first year that the Bell Capital Cup has welcomed sledge hockey players, something Sluban says is important for growing the game as well as emphasizing inclusivity
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