Terrace, BC learned late yesterday that they’ve been named the coveted 2009 Hockeyville community receiving over 1.9 million votes. The Vancouver Canucks will take on the New York Islanders in Terrace as part of the 2009-10 NHL pre-season September 14. Terrace also receives $100,000 towards arena upgrades.
The final round voting results from Kraft Hockeyville 2009 exceeded all previous records totalling 6,390,999 votes. The final round voting results follow (telephone, online and texting):
• Terrace, BC – 1,923,456
• Humboldt, Saskatchewan – 1,810,100
• Woolwich Township, Ontario – 1,163,142
• Harbour Grace, Newfoundland – 754,936
• Thetford Mines, Quebec – 739,365
Read the complete story and local reaction in the Observer Mar. 14.
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