This might paint a familiar picture for some hockey families.

Seven-year-old Leo Knott from Cape Breton wants to be a hockey player when he grows up. 

Just before 8 a.m. on a recent day, he was at MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown — yes, it required a road trip — with his dad Jason Knott. Kids were playing mini sticks loudly in the hallway. Leo tied his skates, taped his stick, put on his helmet and got ready for his game. 

"I came here for the Oyster Cup," said Leo. "It's a hockey tournament." 

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