Can you point these communities out on a map? Conception Bay South, NL, was declared the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2011 on April 2, 2011. More than 2,600 people showed up at Panorama Rec Centre to enter the … Their efforts led to over $750,000 in grants in addition to the $250,000 the community won from Kraft Hockeyville for arena upgrades. Kraft Hockeyville is an annual competition sponsored by Kraft Foods, the National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association in which communities compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey.The winning community gets a cash prize dedicated to upgrading their local home arena, as well as the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game. It was no surprise Renous found their way into the final four. Throughout the submission process, hockey Canada is hockey, and if you’re looking for a reason to remind the world why, this is it. the next Kraft Hockeyville. With a population of about 1,000 residents, the community came together to support Tom Donovan Arena to upgrade their outdated facility in memory of Thomas Dunn, a local hockey player who had recently passed away at the age of 14. In 2011, the wildcard was eliminated and the West and Pacific divisions were split from each other. As the winner, the Calumet Colosseum, which opened in 1913, and is the oldest in-use indoor ice arena in the world, will have the opportunity to host an NHL Pre-Season Game. The pre-season match was moved to Colwood.Pat Duke Memorial Arena was too small to host an NHL game.

With Dundas, Ontario ready to be Kraft Hockeyville in 2010 Tuesday, NHL.com takes a quick look back at the communities that have helped put Kraft Hockeyville all over Canada's map. Hint: Nancy Sturgeon is waiting for your Facebook message. This means there are 8 towns chosen from Eastern Canada and 8 towns from Western Canada.This year, the top 16 towns are guaranteed C$25,000 in upgrades to their arenas instead of the top 5. It is not to be confused with Deuvilles Rink was too small to host an NHL game. The inaugural 2006 season of Hockeyville featured finalists Smithers, British Columbia, Falher and Airdrie, Alberta, Barry's Bay, Ontario, and as its very first champion, the community of Salmon River, Nova Scotia.

On April 8, 2008, Roberval won the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2008. The second place winner will receive $100,000 in arena upgrades, and eight winners …

Use the assets in your community to help bring the community together. The pre-season match was moved to Cranberry Township.The pre-season match was moved to Summerside due to transportation issues.Tom Donovan Arena was too small to host an NHL game. The grand prize winner will get to host an NHL pre-season game, $100,000 for arena upgrades and the coveted title of Kraft Hockeyville. Nominate your community at NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Kraft Hockeyville is committed to investing in community arenas to keep the game – and community spirit that comes with it – alive coast to coast. To win the Kraft Hockeyville USA competition, a city would first need to be selected as one of 10 finalists, following an online nomination process that ends March 18 at 11:59 p.m. The Top 16 towns for the Kraft Hockeyville contest were announced on Saturday, March 8. The application form also requires a short essay, and photographs or a video, depicting the community's hometown pride and passion for the game of hockey. Nancy and her team reached out to previous Kraft Hockeyville winners to find out how they could set Renous apart from other communities.