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Jeff Hunt, owner of Redblacks, Fury, 67s, discusses Ottawa sports scene

The president of OSEG Sports, Jeff Hunt, dropped in to Our Ottawa's studio this week to discuss the local sports scene and his journey from the owner of a carpet-cleaning business to the owner of three sports teams.

Hunt, 51, sold carpet-cleaning business and now owns 3 sports franchises plus TD Place

Jeff Hunt on his journey to lead OSEG

9 years ago
Duration 1:43
He launched a carpet-cleaning business and now owns three sports teams in a large operation.

Jeff Hunt turned a carpet-cleaning business into a junior hockey team, which then became a large multi-sport operation and has transformed into the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group.

He dropped in to talk to Dan Seguin, this week's host of Our Ottawa, about his journey and the performance of his sports teams — Ottawa Fury FC and the Ottawa Redblacks — plus the upcoming start to the season for his baby, the Ottawa 67's.

You can watch a clip of Hunt discuss his journey in the video player above. Watch the full interview on Our Ottawa on CBC Television.

Our Ottawa, CBC Television's weekly magazine program, airs this Saturday at noon, Sunday at 2 p.m. and Monday at 1 p.m.

Join host Dan Séguin for a look at what's happening in our community, plus lifestyle tips and stories about health, consumer, music, arts and entertainment.

Also on this week's Our Ottawa:

  • Redblacks paintball: The football team bonds in an interesting way by targeting each other.
  • Mermaid workout: Check out the new mermaid school coming to Ottawa.
  • Back to school: Child psychologist Dr. Diana Garcia shares ways to help children return to routine.

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