Ottawa Senators fan fest brings optimism, high expectations for new season [Video]

As if Ottawa Senators fans needed any more reason to be excited for the upcoming season, the team hosted its annual pre-season fan fest Saturday at the Canadian Tire Centre.

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It was a day for fans to celebrate the team, and the team to thank the fans. A late morning practice was open to the public with major discounts to team merchandise, a kids press conference and family fun to be had in front of the arena.

For Alex Craddock and his family, who travelled from Petawawa for fan fest, celebrating the Ottawa Senators carries extra meaning.

“A friend of mine passed away a couple of years ago and he was a big, big Sens fan,” said Craddock.

“So, it was contagious. It bled through us and now we’re just here in support of him, …