Premier Makes Final Voting Push for Yarmouth Hockeyville Bid

Premier Darrell Dexter is urging Nova Scotians to vote for Yarmouth in the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 contest, with just hours left before voting closes.

Yarmouth's Mariners Centre was chosen as the Atlantic Canada finalist and is one of five communities in the running.

"Time is of the essence," said Premier Darrell Dexter. "We need all Nova Scotians to vote now and vote often to ensure Yarmouth is the next Canadian community to be called Hockeyville."

Kraft Hockeyville has communities across Canada compete to show their community spirit and commitment to hockey. The successful community will host an NHL pre-season game, have a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast in their community, and be awarded $100,000 for arena upgrades.

"Yarmouth already considers itself a hockey town. Let's help make it official," said Premier Dexter. "I urge Nova Scotians to spread the word and encourage their friends, families and co-workers to log on or pick up the phone and cast their vote."

Nova Scotians can vote at www.krafthockeyville.ca or by calling 1-866-533-8066 toll-free.

Voting closes tonight, March 20, at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time (12:59 a.m. Atlantic).

The winning community will be named March 31.