Sledge hockey debuts at Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa [Video]

The Bell Capital Cup entered its halfway point on Sunday and the long-running tournament continues to make history.

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For the first time in its 24 years, four teams took to the ice to play sledge hockey. The teams include kids aged 3 to 17-years-old with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Last year, sledge hockey was introduced with a team from Quebec and Ottawa taking part in a demonstration game. This year, they’re joined by teams from Kingston and Hamilton, giving them a full division.

“They are playing to win their championship, just like all the other kids that are playing in this same tournament,” said Bell Capital Cup general manager Mark Sluban.

“We’re very inclusive here at the Bell Cup, it’s something I thought was very important for us to strive for and we’re only going …