Finalists from communities coast-to-coast vying for an opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game and receive $250,000 in arena upgrades

TORONTO, April 23, 2022 /CNW/ – Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) has announced the Top 4 finalists competing for the coveted title of Kraft Hockeyville 2022. Those Canadian communities are (from West to East):

• Princeton, British Columbia (Princeton and District Arena)
• Douro-Dummer, Ontario (Douro Community Centre and Arena)
• Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (Aréna Marcel-Larocque)
• Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada Games Complex)

Kraft Hockeyville has established a legacy of supporting Canadian communities by making an impact on community arenas and the overall culture of the game. The program is dedicated to building stronger, more connected, and inclusive communities across the country through the love of the game of hockey. In fact, according to the Kraft Hockeyville Community Hockey Survey, an overwhelming majority of Canadians agree that community hockey is a great way to bring communities together.

The program has managed to bring passionate hockey communities together again, including the Top 4 finalists. The Top 4 community finalists were selected based on their nomination stories and their ability to score additional rally points by engaging their community.

“The passion and enthusiasm for hockey in Canadian communities was abundantly clear through the nominations we received from across the country,” said Adam Butler, President of Canada and North America Coffee, Kraft Heinz. “With hockey being the heart and soul of so many communities, it’s never easy to select our finalists, but we couldn’t be more excited to announce this year’s Top 4 communities. Their stories really highlight the power hockey has in shaping communities.”

About the Finalist Communities

• Princeton, British Columbia (Princeton and District Arena)

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