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Kraft Hockeyville Reveals Taber, AB and Tumbler Ridge, BC as Top Two Finalists in 20th Anniversary Year
Top finalists Taber and Tumbler Ridge will compete for $250,000 in rink upgrades and hosting an NHL pre-season game; all finalists receive new hockey equipment, organizers said.
- On March 21, 2026, Kraft Heinz, with the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players' Association, named Taber Community Centre and Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena as the top two finalists.
- Marked by its 20th anniversary, Kraft Hockeyville has awarded $5.4 million to 105 communities since 2006, with finalists reflecting rinks that foster connection, said Kelly Fleming, Chief Marketing Officer, Kraft Heinz Canada.
- Voting opens April 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET, and Canadians can vote at krafthockeyville.ca until April 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET; the winner gets $250,000 and an NHL Pre-Season game, runner-up receives $100,000.
- Tumbler Ridge, still recovering from February mass shooting that killed eight, and Taber, after an arena explosion, see the nomination as vital for community healing and gathering.
- As part of the 20th anniversary program, Tumbler Ridge was one of 13 communities to receive $50,000 and each community will also get $10,000 in new equipment from NHLPA Goals and Dreams.
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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., advances to Hockeyville final as community continues to heal after tragedy
Tumbler Ridge has been named one of two finalists in the annual Hockeyville contest, which now puts the small northern B.C. community one step closer to winning $250,000 for its local arena and a chance to host a pre-season NHL game.
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