Taber Wins Hockeyville, $250K for Arena Upgrades

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Taber Alberta snagged the top prize in Craft Hockeyville, a cool $250,000 for arena upgrades

after edging out Tumblr.

Ridge in a nationwide fan vote that wrapped up Saturday.

Back in March, the NHL picked 13 communities, handing $50,000 each to 11 of them right away,

while Taber and Tumblr Ridge battled it out for the big win.

Tabers two ice rinks got wiped out in December by an accidental Zembony explosion, leaving

local skaters to bust to other towns for games and practice.

While Tumblr Ridge is still healing from a heartbreaking mass shooting in February that

took eight lives, including young hockey players.

As winners, Taber not only gets the cash, but a shot to host an NHL preseason game, Tumblr

Ridge scores $100,000 as runner up.

All 13 towns pick up $10,000 worth of new hockey gear.

These boosts come at the perfect time, fueling community spirit and getting kids back on

the ice where they belong.