Marquette, Michigan Wins Title of Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA 2016
April 30 2016 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Community Wins $150,000 in Arena Upgrades and
Will Host Nationally Televised NHL® Pre-Season Game between the
Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes
Marquette, Mich., has been named Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA 2016,
the most passionate hockey community in America. In partnership
with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey
League Players’ Association (NHLPA), the Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA
contest has awarded $150,000 in upgrades to Lakeview Arena, which
will also host an NHL® Pre-Season game broadcast on NBCSN, between
the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes.
Marquette is rich in hockey heritage and Lakeview Arena stands
as a pillar of the community, stimulating the local economy since
it opened in 1973. Lakeview Arena’s semi-pro Marquette Iron Rangers
signed the first female professional hockey player in North
American history, Karen Koch, and later featured brothers Steve and
Jeff Carlson who went on to star as the Hanson Brothers in the
iconic hockey movie Slap Shot. Lakeview Arena will prioritize
energy efficiency updates with the grand prize money in addition to
other arena upgrades to ensure future generations of Marquette
players are able to enjoy skating at Lakeview Arena for years to
come.
“We’ve seen amazing participation across the country in Kraft
HockeyvilleTM USA’s second year,” said Nina Barton, Senior Vice
President of Marketing, Kraft Heinz. “This year’s contest led to
millions of votes from passionate hockey fans, and we’re so proud
America has chosen the spirited, well-deserving community of
Marquette as Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA 2016.”
Marquette was just one of more than a thousand communities
across the country that submitted stories showing their hockey
spirit and passion. The runner-up, Rushmore Thunderdome of Rapid
City, S.D., will receive $75,000 to use toward arena upgrades.
"The local rink is a hub of activity, excitement, entertainment
and fun – a place where the love of hockey can energize an entire
community," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. "The National
Hockey League is pleased to recognize all who participated in Kraft
HockeyvilleTM USA and is delighted to congratulate Marquette,
Michigan for ensuring that an upgraded Lakeview Arena will be able
to welcome future generations of hockey families, players, coaches
and volunteers."
“Kraft Hockeyville gives players the chance to take the game
back to local arenas where the game is learned,” said NHLPA
Executive Director Don Fehr. “The players from the Sabres and
Hurricanes are excited to hit the ice in Marquette for this year’s
Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA game.”
“We’re excited to once again have a chance to participate in a
Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA preseason game,” said Buffalo Sabres
General Manager Tim Murray. “As an organization, we’re proud to be
a part of such a tremendous community initiative.”
“We're thrilled to be involved with this initiative, which
highlights the grassroots of our sport,” said Hurricanes General
Manager Ron Francis. “I grew up about three hours from Marquette,
so it will be fun to be on the Upper Peninsula to be a part of this
special event.”
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