Vote for Pullar Stadium for the Chance to Win $150,000
Published on April 15, 2015 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Soo Eagles News Release
As announced on NBC this weekend, Pullar Stadium, home of the Soo Eagles, is one of 10 finalists, for their 2015 Kraft Hockeyville contest.
Hundreds of communities across the country have shown their hockey spirit and passion by nominating their local rinks for the esteemed title of "Kraft Hockeyville USA," and the chance to host an NHL Pre-Season Game in their local community.
Launched in the United States for the first time on January 1, in partnership with the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), National Hockey League (NHL), NBC Sports Group and USA Hockey, Kraft's Canadian-born program captured the nation, reaching communities in all 50 states, with 1,324 rinks nominated and 18,388 unique story nominations. The top 10 communities will share $425,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft.
Sault Ste. Marie is one of the five East Finalists, with Johnstown, PA; East Aurora, NY; Highgate, VT; and Quincy, MA the others.
The five West Finalists are Fairbanks, AK; Albertville, MN; Burbank, CA; Rapid City, SD; and Decatur, IL.
"We are overwhelmed by the number of nominations, along with the incredible community pride and hockey enthusiasm shown through the first year of Kraft Hockeyville USA," said Jane Hilk, Chief Marketing Officer and President, Kraft Beverages & Snack Nuts Division. "Nearly seventy percent of all rinks in the country were nominated. This is a clear testament to the unity hockey brings to communities across America, and we are excited for fans to rally around their favorite community and cast their votes."
Three rounds of public voting begin on April 14 and determine the first Kraft Hockeyville USA:
Round 1: 12 a.m. ET on April 14, through 11:59 p.m. ET on April 16
Top four communities announced April 18 and chosen to move on to the next round; remaining six each receive $20,000 toward arena upgrades.
Help Sault Ste. Marie's Pullar Stadium win $150,000!
Each eligible voter can vote fifty (50) times per method per day during each of the three Voting Phases. This could equal at least 150 votes per person per day, which is why it would be a huge help and greatly appreciated if you could take a moment to vote each day and to forward this email to friends, family, staff...anyone! Every vote counts.
Voting Methods
(a) click here to reach Krafthockeyville.com and select the Pullar Stadium
(b) use a two-way text-messaging device and text PULLAR to 35350. Message and data rates may apply.
(c) call 1-855-255-5975 and follow the instructions to vote
**Round 1 voting ends at 11:59p.m. on Thursday, April 16**
The grand prize winner will be announced on NBC on May 2 and receive the grand prize opportunity to host an NHL Pre-Season game televised on NBCSN and $150,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft.
For voting rules and complete program details, visit www.KraftHockeyville.com. Kraft Hockeyville USA can also be found at Facebook.com/KraftHockeyvilleUSA and on Twitter (@HockeyvilleUSA). You can join the conversation using #HockeyvilleUSA.
North American Hockey League Stories from April 15, 2015
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