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Lumsden loses out on Kraft Hockeyville

Elsipogtog First Nation wins contest, will use funds to repair fire-destroyed arena, Lumsden receives $25,000 as a runner-up
Kraft Hockeyville 2021

Lumsden has fallen short in their quest to become the first Saskatchewan community to win Kraft Hockeyville.

But the community that did win certainly deserves the award.

Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick was announced as the winner by National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday evening.

A small community that rallies around hockey, Elsipogtog had their arena -- Chief Young Eagle Recreation Centre -- destroyed by fire last September.

Now they'll receive $250,000 for repairs and upgrades, as well as have the chance to host an NHL exhibition game next season.

The news wasn't all bad for Lumsden, as they'll still receive $25,000 as runners-up, funds that will go to the upgrading of girls dressing room facilities in the Lumsden Community Sports Centre.

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