LAMPMAN - The town of Lampman is rallying its community in a bid to become the next Kraft Hockeyville champion.
This annual competition awards $250,000 in arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL preseason game to the winning community. The competition has contributed $5.1 million to 101 communities since 2006.
Stacy Trombley is the new Lampman recreation director, and she applied for the Hockeyville contest as soon as registration opened Jan. 1; the deadline is March 2. After that they are notified if they are a finalist.
Trombley moved to Lampman in August 2024 and became the new director that October.
Hockey is one of the greatest loves of her life, and she is a huge supporter of the sport and is a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs' fan.
“Being a Leafs' fan has set me to not being disappointed if things do not always work out the way I want them to,” said Trombley.
The Lampman rink is aging, and it needs updating and some care.
“The community has done an amazing job at fundraising but there seems to always be something needed, time and time, again that costs a lot of money,” Trombley said.
Recently, they had their compressor room overhauled, and this was a huge fundraiser for the community.
Trombley has always watched hockey on TV and used to be a billet mom. She had always wanted the community that she lived in to try for the Kraft Hockeyville but somehow it was never done.
This job and the community have given her the opportunity to get the ball rolling on this project and she is excited to get it out there and try and get the community support behind her to make this happen.
Since Kraft Hockeyville began in 2006, despite the enthusiasm and determination of Saskatchewan communities, they have yet to win the big prize, although finalists do receive $25,000.
Lampman may be a small town, but it is big into hockey, and Trombley is hoping to gain the support from all those around when the time comes for voting.
Supporters can contribute to Lampman’s bid by visiting the Kraft Hockeyville website, sharing their stories, and engaging in community activities to earn rally points.
With collective effort, Lampman hopes to bring the coveted title and its benefits to their cherished community arena.
