Wilcox is Hockeyville

Wilcox, SK was the place to be this weekend. Kraft Hockeyville reps as well as CBC personalities Kelly Hrudey and Scott Oake gave the residents plenty to get excited about as they filmed live in Wilcox on Saturday.



It was red and white as far as the eye could see in Duncan McNeil Arena for the majority of the afternoon as well as late into the evening. The fans were treated to two great games as the SFMAAAHL Notre Dame Hound girls defeated the Swift Current Wildcats by a score of 3-2 in overtime to take a 2-1 series lead while the SMAAAHL Notre Dame Hounds lost by a score of 2-1 versus the Saskatoon Blazers.

The loss didn't get their spirits down for long as they were then treated to an Alumni game before they all got to hit the ice for the After Hours broadcast.

This was definitely the story of the night was having the opportunity to host the CBC crew and have the chance to show off their hockey and community spirit in hopes of winning the 2008 Kraft Hockeyville contest. Being named in the top five has already secured them a price of $20,000 but if they win. A grand prize of $100,000 will be awarded to upgrade their arena….But wait, that’s not all. They will also host a pre-season NHL game in their home arena.

Voting for the top five finalists starts in six days, so remember to do it as often as you can. You are not limited to just one vote. You can vote as many times as you want!

To place your votes you can log on to www.cbcsports.ca/hockeyville or call 1-888-843-5604.

Also,, a full photo gallery from this weekend will be made available ASAP.

...I am well aware that this isn't Weyburn Red Wing related but this is huge for SK and they need each and everyone's support. So put all your grudges aside and give a vote for Wilcox!

- Troy K