Kraft Hockeyville Unveils 13 Provincial & Territorial Winners in 20th Anniversary Year

In a defining moment for community hockey in Canada, Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), today announced the very first 13 Provincial & Territorial Winners of Kraft Hockeyville 2026—a historic milestone that extends the program’s impact from coast to coast to coast.

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2026 Provincial & Territorial Winners

Marking the program’s landmark 20^th year, this new phase expands the contest format to ensure representation from every region in Canada, nearly tripling the total prize pool and allowing more communities than ever before to receive meaningful support for their local rinks. This expansion underscores Kraft Heinz’s continued commitment to strengthening community hockey and celebrating the rinks where friendships are forged, rivalries spark and communities come alive.

Of the 13 Provincial & Territorial Winners, 11 communities will each receive $50,000 for arena upgrades. The top two finalists will advance for the chance to compete for the grand prize, with one community crowned the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026.

2026 Provincial & Territorial Winners

• Taber, Alberta: Taber Community Centre
• Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia: Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena
• Grandview, Manitoba: Grandview Agricultural Community Centre
• Sackville, New Brunswick: Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
• Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador: Stephenville Dome
• Fort Providence, Northwest Territories: Fort Providence Community Centre
• Thorburn, Nova Scotia: Ivor MacDonald Memorial Arena
• Arviat, Nunavut: King Arena
• Blackstock, Ontario: Blackstock Arena
• Cornwall, Prince Edward Island: APM Centre
• Scott, Quebec: Patinoire de Scott
• Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan: Blaine Lake Skating Rink
• Haines Junction, Yukon: Bill Brewster Arena

“Reading through this year’s submissions, I can immediately feel how deeply these rinks matter to their communities. They are places where Canadians show up for one another, and memories are made every day,” said Simon Laroche, President, Kraft Heinz Canada. “For more than 100 years, Canadians have welcomed our brands into their kitchens, and Kraft Hockeyville is how we show up beyond the table—investing in rinks that are the heartbeat of their communities. In this landmark 20th year, it’s a privilege to celebrate these 13 distinct communities whose passion and pride truly bring the spirit of Kraft Hockeyville to life.”