Courtenay could soon be named Kraft Hockeyville 2017.
The Vancouver Island community is one of 10 in the running for the top prize which includes hosting an NHL pre-season game in the Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre and $100,000 in arena upgrades.
The second prize community will get $100,000 in arena upgrades and the next eight finalists will receive $25,000. Courtenay is the only B.C. community in the running.
Courtenay – you’ve made the #KraftHockeyville 2017 Top 10! Vote for your community between March 12th and 13th at https://t.co/KtuSpYb8Sy. pic.twitter.com/D0KrZOx32u
— Kraft Hockeyville (@hockeyville) March 5, 2017
“The Comox Valley is passionate about hockey and the local arena is what brings us together as fans, friends, family, and ultimately as a community. To keep the game alive in Comox Valley, our arena needs upgrades and repairs,” said Comox Valley Glacier King co-owner Marsha Webb.
According to Kraft Hockeyville, the [Comox Valley] arena is hoping to fund improvements for “the cold rink” by installing over-head heaters making it a much more comfortable place for visitors.
Voting for the top spot runs from March 12 at 9 a.m. to March 13 at 11:59 p.m. at Khv2017.ca. The top two communities that receive the most votes during the first voting period will move on to the final round for a chance to win the grand prize.
