CBC Hockeyville is coming to Antigonish!

This is the news we've been waiting for:

You did it!!! As a result of your overwhelming response to submit stories on behalf of Antigonish’s bid for Hockeyville, CBC is scheduled to arrive in Antigonish next Tuesday, February 22 until the morning of Thursday February 24!! Their visit is in an effort to identify the TOP 10 communities for the next round of the contest. During the visit they will be gauging the community’s reaction to the contest and their passion for hockey.

Now it’s time to show them just how passionate we are about this game! We are calling on the entire community to show their support by coming to the Community Rally on Wednesday, February 23, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Antigonish Arena. The rally will feature some of Antigonish’s youngest hockey superstars as well as a chance to hear from some of Antigonish’s former stars and NHLers. We ask that you wear a jersey, bring signs to show support and also bring a box of Kraft Dinner to use as a noisemaker and for donation to the Local Food Bank after the rally.

So let’s get in the spirit Antigonish– pull out those old hockey jerseys and sticks, pucks and helmets, make some crazy signs and get them out there. Decorate your houses, your businesses, and anything else you can think of and let’s show CBC and the rest of Canada that we deserve to be the next Hockeyville!!!

Also remember - the winning community gets:

$100,000 from Kraft Canada dedicated to upgrading our home arena endorsed through our winning Kraft Hockeyville bid.
An NHL® pre-season hockey game hosted in our community arena.
A CBC Hockey Night in Canada broadcast from our community relating to the event.

See you at the rink!