Local Rinks Vie for $250K, NHL Game in Aurora-Newmarket

Communities around Aurora and Newmarket rally to nominate their local rinks for a shot at $250,000 in upgrades and hosting a full NHL game. These grassroots pushes remind us of the rink rats and beer leaguers who keep hockey alive far from the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena. Front offices love these initiatives because they build the next generation of fans, and with Olympic fever gripping the league right now, expect NHL stars to show up if one of these rinks pulls it off.