Hockeyville
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Kraft Hockeyville is a Gemini Award
-winning Canadian
reality television
series developed by CBC Sports
and sponsored by Kraft Foods
, the NHL and the NHL Players' Association in which communities across Canada compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey
. It is in its sixth season.
The contest revolves around a central theme of community spirit, passion for hockey and Canada.
The broadcast is directed by Gemini Award
winner Mike Dodson and the website is managed by Gemini Award
winner Lauren Paré.
The winning community gets:
The remaining communities in the Top 5 receive:
, Nova Scotia
on June 11. Salmon River's entry, the "Deuvilles Rink", beat 450 other entries from across Canada. Episodes for the 2006 season were shot in arenas in different cities throughout Ontario, with the final episode shot in Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena & Skating Centre in Hamilton, Ontario
.
The NHL exhibition game was held September 25 at the Colchester Legion Stadium
in the neighbouring town of Truro
(the Deuville Rink being too small); the Montreal Canadiens
beat the Ottawa Senators
7-3.
Communities could now enter by logging on to the website, creating a team name, filling out an application form, submitting a short essay and including three photographs which depict hometown pride and passion for the game of hockey. A video, which was a requirement in previous contests, is no longer part of the process.
In 2007 the series was no longer given its own time slot, but rather shown during broadcasts of Hockey Night in Canada.
The Top 10 communities resulting from the first round were Cornwall, Ontario
; Nanaimo, British Columbia
; Noëlville, Ontario; North Bay, Ontario
; Plaster Rock, New Brunswick
; Rockyford, Alberta
; Saint-Hubert, Quebec
; Smithers, British Columbia
; Vernon, British Columbia
and Warner, Alberta
.
The Top 5 communities resulting from the second round were Cornwall, Noëlville, North Bay, Smithers and Warner.
North Bay was the winner. The Atlanta Thrashers
beat the New York Islanders
4-3 in overtime.
The top 10 communities that were in the running for Kraft Hockeyville 2008 were:
The top 5 communities were:
On April 8, 2008, Roberval won the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2008. Roberval won:
The pre-season game has been taped and shown on a Hockeyville special Saturday, September 27.
The 4 remaining communities from the Top 5 won:
The winner, announced on March 7th during the Hockey Night in Canada
broadcast, was Terrace, British Columbia. Terrace played host to the Vancouver Canucks
and the New York Islanders
on Monday, September 14, in which the Canucks defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1. The game was broadcast live on NHL Network in the USA, and highlights will be televised during a one-hour Kraft Hockeyville broadcast showcasing their community on CBC Television. Terrace also received CDN $
100,000 towards arena upgrades from Kraft Canada.
Dundas, Ontario was announced as the winner by Gary Bettman
on April 3, 2010, during the Hockey Night in Canada
broadcast with 1,066,855 votes. The game featured division rivals Buffalo Sabres
and Ottawa Senators
playing in Dundas's J. L. Grightmire Arena on September 28, 2010, with Buffalo winning 2-1. (Incidentally, Dundas has been, since 2001, within the boundaries of the city of Hamilton, Ontario
, a frequent target of efforts regarding potential National Hockey League expansion
.)
The top 10 communities that were in the running for Kraft Hockeyville 2011 were:
The top 5 communities are:
The winner of the 2011 Kraft Hockeyville contest was Conception Bay, NL, announced on April 2, 2011. Winning this title includes:
Each of the other 4 finalists will receive $25,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft.
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
-winning Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series developed by CBC Sports
CBC Sports
CBC Sports is the division of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for English-language sports broadcasting. The CBC's sports programming primarily airs on CBC Television, with some additional broadcasts on bold, CBC.ca, and occasionally CBC Radio One...
and sponsored by Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...
, the NHL and the NHL Players' Association in which communities across Canada compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
. It is in its sixth season.
The contest revolves around a central theme of community spirit, passion for hockey and Canada.
The broadcast is directed by Gemini Award
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
winner Mike Dodson and the website is managed by Gemini Award
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
winner Lauren Paré.
The winning community gets:
- $100,000 dedicated to upgrading their local home arena
- A Hockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
broadcast in their community - An NHL pre-season game hosted in their community arena
The remaining communities in the Top 5 receive:
- $25,000 dedicated to upgrading their local home arena
- A Hockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
broadcast in their community
2006 season
The inaugural 2006 season of Hockeyville was won by the community of Salmon RiverSalmon River, Nova Scotia
Salmon River, Nova Scotia may refer to one of four places:*Salmon River, Colchester County, Nova Scotia**Salmon River , a river in Colchester County*Salmon River, Digby County, Nova Scotia*Salmon River, Richmond, Nova Scotia...
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
on June 11. Salmon River's entry, the "Deuvilles Rink", beat 450 other entries from across Canada. Episodes for the 2006 season were shot in arenas in different cities throughout Ontario, with the final episode shot in Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena & Skating Centre in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
.
The NHL exhibition game was held September 25 at the Colchester Legion Stadium
Colchester Legion Stadium
The Colchester Legion Stadium is a 2,100-seat multi-purpose arena in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.The Colchester Legion Stadium has six team dressing rooms, an officials room and first aid room. Canteens and washrooms are located at the front of the facility...
in the neighbouring town of Truro
Truro, Nova Scotia
-Education:Truro has one high school, Cobequid Educational Centre. Post-secondary options include a campus of the Nova Scotia Community College, as well as the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in the neighboring town of Bible Hill.- Sports :...
(the Deuville Rink being too small); the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
beat the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
7-3.
- The Deuville rink was awarded the $50,000 Home Depot gift card prize and with the cards the roof was reshingled, new rink lights were installed, ceiling insulated and a heated section was installed at the end of the arena.
2007 season
The 2007 season of Hockeyville began on March 4 and was changed significantly from the previous season's format. Organizers made the application process more accessible.Communities could now enter by logging on to the website, creating a team name, filling out an application form, submitting a short essay and including three photographs which depict hometown pride and passion for the game of hockey. A video, which was a requirement in previous contests, is no longer part of the process.
In 2007 the series was no longer given its own time slot, but rather shown during broadcasts of Hockey Night in Canada.
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
The Top 10 communities resulting from the first round were Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the St...
; Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has been dubbed the "Bathtub Racing Capital of the World" and "Harbour City". Nanaimo is also sometimes referred to as the "Hub City" because of its central location on Vancouver Island and due to the layout of the downtown...
; Noëlville, Ontario; North Bay, Ontario
North Bay, Ontario
North Bay is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Nipissing District, and takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing.-History:...
; Plaster Rock, New Brunswick
Plaster Rock, New Brunswick
Plaster Rock is a Canadian village in Victoria County, New Brunswick.Located on the Tobique River, the village was founded in 1881 by Hezekiah Day and named for the gypsum found in the area, which is heated to produce plaster.The cliffs across the river from the Tobique Valley High School expose...
; Rockyford, Alberta
Rockyford, Alberta
Rockyford is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 88 km east of the city of Calgary and 56 km south-west of Drumheller.- Demographics :...
; Saint-Hubert, Quebec
Saint-Hubert, Quebec
Saint-Hubert is a borough in the city of Longueuil, located in the Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada. It had been a separate city prior to January 1, 2002, when it along with several other neighbouring south shore municipalities were merged into Longueuil. According to the Quebec Statistics...
; Smithers, British Columbia
Smithers, British Columbia
Smithers is a town located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, approximately halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Smithers is located in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako....
; Vernon, British Columbia
Vernon, British Columbia
Vernon is a city in the south-central region of British Columbia, Canada. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped found the famed Coldstream Ranch, the City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of 35,944 , while...
and Warner, Alberta
Warner, Alberta
Warner is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located in County of Warner, approximately 65 km south of the city of Lethbridge. Warner is a farming community. Warner is situated at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 36, about 38 km north of the Montana border and...
.
The Top 5 communities resulting from the second round were Cornwall, Noëlville, North Bay, Smithers and Warner.
North Bay was the winner. The Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
beat the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
4-3 in overtime.
2008 season
The 2008 season of Kraft Hockeyville began February 23.The top 10 communities that were in the running for Kraft Hockeyville 2008 were:
- East: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and LabradorChannel – Port aux BasquesChannel-Port aux Basques is a town at the extreme southwestern tip of the island of Newfoundland fronting on the eastern end of the Cabot Strait. A Marine Atlantic ferry terminal is located in the town which is the primary entry point onto the island of Newfoundland and the western terminus of...
vs. Rothesay, New BrunswickRothesay, New BrunswickRothesay is a Canadian town located in Kings County, New Brunswick. It is a bedroom community of Saint John along the Kennebecasis River.Located along the lower Kennebecasis River valley, Rothesay borders the city of Saint John to the southwest, and the neighbouring town of Quispamsis to the... - West: Wilcox, SaskatchewanWilcox, SaskatchewanWilcox is a small village in Saskatchewan, Canada. Located approximately 41 kilometers south of Regina, Wilcox is best known for being the home of the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, a boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The village is also home to the Notre Dame Hounds ice hockey...
vs. Redwater, AlbertaRedwater, AlbertaRedwater is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located north of Edmonton on Highway 38, in Sturgeon County. Its population, as of 2006, was 2,192.Redwater is placed in the federal riding of Westlock—St... - Quebec: Rouyn-Noranda vs. Village sur Glace de RobervalRoberval, QuebecRoberval is a city on the south-western shore of Lac Saint-Jean in the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada. With a population of 10,544 in the Canada 2006 Census, it is the third largest city on this lake after Alma and Dolbeau-Mistassini.It is the seat of the...
- Ontario: HuntsvilleHuntsville, OntarioHuntsville is a town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located north of Toronto and south of North Bay....
vs. KingsvilleKingsville, OntarioThe Town of Kingsville is located in Essex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, and is Canada's southernmost municipality with town status. According to the 2006 census, the population of Kingsville is 20,908.-Geography:... - Wildcard: Winnipegosis, ManitobaWinnipegosis, ManitobaWinnipegosis is a village of approximately 630 people, located at . Farmlands surround the town. There is a beach in town on Lake Winnipegosis. The Mossey River flows into the lake. Except for its lakeshore, it is bordered by the Rural Municipality of Mossey River. Once there was a thriving...
vs. Pilot Mound, ManitobaPilot Mound, ManitobaPilot Mound is a town of about 700 people in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located about 60 km west of the town of Morden. Pilot Mound is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Louise.- Sports :...
The top 5 communities were:
- Week 1: Village sur Glace de RobervalRoberval, QuebecRoberval is a city on the south-western shore of Lac Saint-Jean in the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada. With a population of 10,544 in the Canada 2006 Census, it is the third largest city on this lake after Alma and Dolbeau-Mistassini.It is the seat of the...
(Quebec Region) - Week 2: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and LabradorChannel – Port aux BasquesChannel-Port aux Basques is a town at the extreme southwestern tip of the island of Newfoundland fronting on the eastern end of the Cabot Strait. A Marine Atlantic ferry terminal is located in the town which is the primary entry point onto the island of Newfoundland and the western terminus of...
(Atlantic Region) - Week 3: Kingsville, OntarioKingsville, OntarioThe Town of Kingsville is located in Essex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, and is Canada's southernmost municipality with town status. According to the 2006 census, the population of Kingsville is 20,908.-Geography:...
(Ontario Region) - Week 4: Wilcox, SaskatchewanWilcox, SaskatchewanWilcox is a small village in Saskatchewan, Canada. Located approximately 41 kilometers south of Regina, Wilcox is best known for being the home of the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, a boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The village is also home to the Notre Dame Hounds ice hockey...
(Western Region) - Week 5: Pilot Mound, ManitobaPilot Mound, ManitobaPilot Mound is a town of about 700 people in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located about 60 km west of the town of Morden. Pilot Mound is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Louise.- Sports :...
(Wildcard)
On April 8, 2008, Roberval won the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2008. Roberval won:
- $100,000 towards upgrades to the Roberval Arena
- An NHL pre-season game at the Roberval Arena on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in which the Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
defeated the Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
3-2. - A Hockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
broadcast from Roberval
The pre-season game has been taped and shown on a Hockeyville special Saturday, September 27.
The 4 remaining communities from the Top 5 won:
- $20,000 to be used for upgrades to the Home Arena that the community endorses
- A Hockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in CanadaHockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
broadcast from each of the remaining top five communities
2009 season
The 2009 edition had these cities as the five regional finalists:- Atlantic: Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and LabradorHarbour Grace, Newfoundland and LabradorHarbour Grace is a town in Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With roots dating back to the sixteenth century, it is one of the oldest towns in North America. It is located about 45 km northwest of the provincial capital, St. John's...
- Quebec: Thetford Mines, Quebec
- Ontario: Woolwich Township, OntarioWoolwich, OntarioThe Township of Woolwich is a rural township in Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Region of Waterloo, immediately to the north and east of the City of Waterloo. Its 2006 census population was 19,658.-Communities:*Bloomingdale*Breslau*Conestogo*Elmira...
- Western: Terrace, British ColumbiaTerrace, British ColumbiaTerrace is a city on the Skeena River in British Columbia, Canada. The Kitselas people, a tribe of the Tsimshian Nation, have lived in the Terrace area for thousands of years. The community population fell between 2001 and 2006 from 12,109 with a regional population of 19,980 to 11,320 and...
- Wildcard: Humboldt, SaskatchewanHumboldt, SaskatchewanHumboldt is a Canadian city located in the province of Saskatchewan, 113 km east of Saskatoon at the junction of Highway 5 and Highway 20. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Humboldt No...
The winner, announced on March 7th during the Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
broadcast, was Terrace, British Columbia. Terrace played host to the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
and the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
on Monday, September 14, in which the Canucks defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1. The game was broadcast live on NHL Network in the USA, and highlights will be televised during a one-hour Kraft Hockeyville broadcast showcasing their community on CBC Television. Terrace also received CDN $
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
100,000 towards arena upgrades from Kraft Canada.
2010 season
The 2010 edition had these cities as the five regional finalists:- Atlantic: Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland and LabradorBishop's Falls, Newfoundland and LabradorBishop's Falls is a Canadian town in the north-central part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.It is in Division No. 6, on the Exploits River, near the town of Grand Falls-Windsor and the town of Botwood...
- Quebec: Stanstead, QuebecStanstead, QuebecStanstead is a town of about 3,000 people, part of the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Québec. Stanstead is located on the Canada-United States border across from Derby Line, Vermont....
- Ontario: Dundas, OntarioDundas, OntarioDundas is a formerly independent town and now constituent community in the city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada. It's nickname is the Valley Town. The population has been stable for decades at about twenty thousand, largely because it has not annexed rural land from the protected Dundas Valley...
- Western: Cranbrook, British ColumbiaCranbrook, British ColumbiaCranbrook, British Columbia is a city in southeast British Columbia, located on the west side of the Kootenay River at its confluence with the St. Mary's River, It is the largest urban centre in the region known as the East Kootenay. As of 2006, Cranbrook's population is 18,267, and the...
- Wildcard: Lawrencetown, Nova ScotiaLawrencetown, Nova ScotiaThere are several locations in Nova Scotia with the name Lawrencetown:* Lawrencetown in Annapolis County* Lawrencetown in Halifax County* Upper Lawrencetown, also in Halifax County* West Lawrencetown, also in Halifax County...
Dundas, Ontario was announced as the winner by Gary Bettman
Gary Bettman
Gary Bruce Bettman is the commissioner of the National Hockey League , a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice-president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association...
on April 3, 2010, during the Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
broadcast with 1,066,855 votes. The game featured division rivals Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
and Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
playing in Dundas's J. L. Grightmire Arena on September 28, 2010, with Buffalo winning 2-1. (Incidentally, Dundas has been, since 2001, within the boundaries of the city of Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, a frequent target of efforts regarding potential National Hockey League expansion
Potential National Hockey League expansion
The National Hockey League has undergone several rounds of expansion and other organizational changes during its nearly 100-year history to reach its current number of thirty teams: twenty-three in the United States, and seven in Canada...
.)
2011 season
In 2011, the wildcard was eliminated and the West and Pacific divisions were split from each other.The top 10 communities that were in the running for Kraft Hockeyville 2011 were:
- Pacific: Mackenzie, British ColumbiaMackenzie, British ColumbiaMackenzie is a District Municipality within the Fraser-Fort George Regional District in central British Columbia, Canada. The settlement is located at the south end of Williston Lake. The townsite, established by Alexandra Forest Industries, was named for Sir Alexander MacKenzie . Mackenzie's two...
vs. Fort Nelson, British ColumbiaFort Nelson, British ColumbiaFort Nelson is a town of approximately 5000 residents in British Columbia's northeastern corner. It is the administrative centre of the newly formed Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, a first for BC. The majority of Fort Nelson's economic activities have historically been concentrated in the... - West: Bentley, AlbertaBentley, AlbertaBentley is a town located 28 km north-west of Red Deer, in the province of Alberta, Canada.It was named in honour of George Bentley, an early homesteader.-History:...
vs. Brandon, ManitobaBrandon, ManitobaBrandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance... - Ontario: Wolfe IslandWolfe Island (Ontario)Wolfe Island is an island located at the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River in Lake Ontario near Kingston, Ontario. Wolfe Island is part of Frontenac County, Ontario. Together with Howe Island, Simcoe Island, and Hickory Island forms the Township of Frontenac Islands. It is the largest of the...
vs. NavanNavan, OntarioNavan is a village within the city limits of Ottawa in eastern Ontario, Canada, located south-east of Orleans. Prior to its amalgamation with the city in 2001, Navan was located within the City of Cumberland.... - Quebec: Saint-RaymondSaint-Raymond, QuebecSaint-Raymond, also called Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, is a city in Quebec, Canada, located about north-west of Quebec City. It is the largest city in population and area of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality.- Economy :...
vs. Châteauguay - Atlantic: Conception Bay South vs. Antigonish, Nova ScotiaAntigonish, Nova ScotiaAntigonish is a Canadian town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous highland games in North America.-History:...
The top 5 communities are:
- Pacific: Mackenzie, British ColumbiaMackenzie, British ColumbiaMackenzie is a District Municipality within the Fraser-Fort George Regional District in central British Columbia, Canada. The settlement is located at the south end of Williston Lake. The townsite, established by Alexandra Forest Industries, was named for Sir Alexander MacKenzie . Mackenzie's two...
- West: Bentley, AlbertaBentley, AlbertaBentley is a town located 28 km north-west of Red Deer, in the province of Alberta, Canada.It was named in honour of George Bentley, an early homesteader.-History:...
- Ontario: Wolfe IslandWolfe Island (Ontario)Wolfe Island is an island located at the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River in Lake Ontario near Kingston, Ontario. Wolfe Island is part of Frontenac County, Ontario. Together with Howe Island, Simcoe Island, and Hickory Island forms the Township of Frontenac Islands. It is the largest of the...
- Quebec: Saint-RaymondSaint-Raymond, QuebecSaint-Raymond, also called Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, is a city in Quebec, Canada, located about north-west of Quebec City. It is the largest city in population and area of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality.- Economy :...
- Atlantic: Conception Bay South
The winner of the 2011 Kraft Hockeyville contest was Conception Bay, NL, announced on April 2, 2011. Winning this title includes:
- $100,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft.
- Hosting an NHL® Pre-Season Game. The game was played on September 26, 2011, between the Ottawa SenatorsOttawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and the Winnipeg JetsWinnipeg JetsThe Winnipeg Jets were a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972, moving to the National Hockey League in 1979 following the collapse of the WHA...
. Conception Bay South is less than 30 km from St. John'sSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorSt. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
, the new home city of Winnipeg's AHL affiliate, the St. John's IceCapsSt. John's IceCapsThe St. John's IceCaps are a professional ice hockey team based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the American Hockey League and are the AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .From...
. (This was largely a coincidence; the game was awarded prior to the relocations of the Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta ThrashersThe Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
to Winnipeg and the Manitoba MooseManitoba MooseThe Manitoba Moose were a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba that played in the International Hockey League from 1996 to 2001 and American Hockey League from 2001 to 2011. The team moved to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011 to become the St...
to St. John's.) For that reason, the Hockeyville game was played at Mile One CentreMile One CentreMile One Centre is an indoor arena and entertainment venue located in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The centre's name comes from it being located at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway. At full capacity the arena can seat 7,000 people.The arena opened in May 2001, as...
(the IceCaps' home arena) in St. John's instead of in Conception Bay South. Winnipeg defeated Ottawa 3–1. - A CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast from their community
Each of the other 4 finalists will receive $25,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft.