That impact is in the form of the community spirit created over the past few months and this weekend during the vote-a-thon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a crowded Sackville Arena on Saturday and Sportsnet crew on hand, there was a lot of excitement as they awaited the final results of the voting period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The winner was announced in the first intermission of Saturday night’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All four finalists had a crew from Sportsnet ready to be there for the live announcement by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the end, while it’s disappointing that Sackville didn’t win the $250,000 in rink upgrades and a pre-season NHL game in 2026–Saint-Boniface, Quebec was the winner–the spirit that came about as they rallied to vote vote vote was great to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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