Some of the world's best sledge hockey players will be in Charlottetown for the next week to compete in the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

The tournament runs from Dec. 4-10, with the games being held at the Bell Aliant Centre on the UPEI campus, with teams from the U.S., Korea, Norway and Canada.

Team Canada has the best overall record in the tournament, which dates back to 2007. The team has five gold medals.

Younger and faster

Team captain Greg Westlake told CBC's Island Morning Canada is bringing and exciting game to Charlottetown.

"We're a lot younger and we're a lot faster. The NHL game is changing a lot, hockey in general is changing a lot right now and it's no different in sledge. It's really become a speed game," said Westlake.

"I'm really excited to see how that plays out for us this week."

There will be open practices Saturday at the Bell Aliant Centre to give people a taste of the sport.

This is the third time Charlottetown has hosted the tournament.