Quebec community nabs Kraft Hockeyville 2025 title
Who: Kraft Heinz
What: The brand has announced Saint-Boniface, Que. as the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2025, a partnership between Kraft Heinz and the National Hockey League (NHL).
The community will receive $250,000 for arena upgrades, the opportunity to host an NHL Pre-Season game in the fall of 2026 and $10,000 worth of brand-new youth hockey equipment courtesy of NHLPA Goals & Dreams.
The other three community finalists will be awarded $25,000 each for arena upgrades, along with $10,000 worth of brand-new youth hockey equipment courtesy of NHLPA Goals & Dreams.
Through a nationwide vote, Canadians selected Saint-Boniface, which received the greatest number of votes.
"Congratulations to Saint-Boniface for being crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2025. Your spirit shines bright on and off the ice," said Simon Laroche, president, Kraft Heinz Canada, in a press release. "This program isn't just about building better arenas; it's about building strong Canadian communities. For more than a hundred years, Kraft Heinz has been producing food in Canada and contributing to our communities where we work, live and play, and it has been a true privilege to extend our reach by supporting community hockey—a sport that so beautifully mirrors our nation's passionate, resilient and unified spirit."
The announcement of this year's winner officially concludes the 19 annual Kraft Hockeyville program.
