Hockeyville
When I first heard about this contest I though how quaint another little contest. But was I in for a surprise. Kraft and CBC have really outdone themselves. I have watched each episode and I am impressed with not only the entries but the whole show is entertaining and the concept is extremely well thought out. There were over 450 entries from across Canada and in the vein of Canadian Idol and other shows of the ilk this show is using the Canadian public to vote each week along with a panel of judges to determine who will be Hockeyville. The entries were narrowed down to 50, 10 from each region (Pacific,West,North,Central and Atlanic) and then each of the 50 either communities or groups submitted a video. The complete videos are available to be seen on CBC website as well you can vote for the communities or groups to move to the next round.
This concept while it is simple is brilliant and a great way to promote the game we love. Living on the West coast I sometimes forget how much hockey is part of everyday life and the significance of hockey within the fabric of not only small towns but communities of all sizes across Canada. I am a fan of the game and love the game and even though I am Calgary Flames fan I appreciate all aspects of the game.
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