Stirling-Rawdon was voted Canada’s most passionate hockey community and will host a 2012-2013 NHL ® pre-season game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets in their community. They’ve also won $100,000 in arena upgrade money from Kraft Canada, and will be showcased on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada.

Founded in 2006, Kraft Hockeyville is an award winning program jointly run by Kraft Canada, CBC, the NHLPA, and the NHL that searches for the community that best embodies the passion of hockey and hometown pride. The program provides an opportunity for NHLPA members to give back to hockey communities across Canada where many began playing hockey. Players showcase their talents on the ice and make an impact in the community by visiting local schools and hospitals.

Past winners of Kraft Hockeyville are: Salmon River, Nova Scotia (2006), North Bay, Ontario (2007), Roberval, Quebec (2008), Terrace, British Columbia (2009), Dundas, Ontario (2010), and Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (2011).