Elliot Lake wins $250K for its arena in Kraft Hockeyville contest
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Elliot Lake has won the designation of Kraft Hockeyville 2024.
Elliot Lake, Ont. has won the designation of Kraft Hockeyville 2024.
“Canadians came together to cast their votes for Elliot Lake, recognizing the community for its dedication to creating a haven for the next generation of hockey players and fans,” said the National Hockey League (NHL), in a news release Saturday night.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made the official announcement on Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast.
Elliot Lake will receive $250,000 for upgrades to the closed Centennial Arena, the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game, and $10,000 worth of youth hockey equipment from the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA).
In order to host the NHL exhibition game the arena must meet all the requirements of the league and the players' association – neither the league nor the players' association has advised what those requirements are or when a decision will be made on whether those requirements are met.
CTV News has reached out to the NHL and NHLPA for more details on the requirements and when the official decision can be expected but has yet to receive a response.
