Bell Capital Cup: 24th annual tournament takes over Ottawa [Video]

Two-hundred and fifty minor hockey teams from six countries around the world are taking to the ice for the 24th annual Bell Capital Cup.

Open to youth hockey teams ages 9 to 13 from across the world, more than 4,500 kids will play games held at various rinks across Ottawa and Quebec until New Year’s Eve.

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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.

“I like hockey the best out of any sport, and I would play hockey all day, every day if I could.”

Most of the young players who took to the ice Friday morning are stepping into familiar territory having played in previous years.

“I …