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Pack the Dee and help Houghton be named Hockeyville USA.
That’s what residents from throughout the area are being asked to do, as part of the national contest put on by Kraft Foods.
Communities are competing for the title along with $150,000 for improvements to their rink and the privilege of hosting an NHL preseason hockey game.
Houghton Downtown Business Development Manager Susie Landers says they need everyone to throw their support behind this effort.
Pack the Dee is Wednesday, March 11th at 6pm and everyone is invited to dress in hockey jerseys and take part in a huge photo.
Following the photo, everyone will be treated to…what else? Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.
The city of Houghton has to submit an essay as part of their application but they need the public’s help, too.
People are asked to nominate Houghton and Dee Stadium at www.krafthockeyville.com and write a small blurb showing your passion for hockey.
People can submit three nominations per email address. Marquette and Calumet are also vying for the Hockeyville title, so you can nominate all three or nominate the same community three times.
If you nominate Houghton, be sure to select the Dee Stadium entry with the most likes.
But do so before the deadline on March 18th. Cities that are selected will move on to the second round of the competition.
