New Liskeard boy in the running to bring home the Stanley Cup

Northern Ontario boy in the running for the chance to have Mark Messier deliver the Stanley Cup to their home.

Complete details are below in the Pepsico Canada News Release

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TORONTO - It's official! Three Canadian hockey fans who entered the Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade Bring Home the Stanley Cup contest are one step closer to winning the ultimate hockey fan prize - the Stanley Cup delivered to their home by former Stanley Cup champion, Mark Messier.

From the many Canadians who entered the Bring Home the Stanley Cup contest, the three finalists were selected for their clear demonstration of their NHL playoff-watching rituals and their passion for the game.

The three finalists are (in alphabetical order):

- Joel Belanger of New Liskeard, Ontario.

- Adam Bourque of Summerside, PEI.

- Dean McCord of Calgary, Alberta.

The Pepsi, Lay's and Gatorade brands together with CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) launched the contest to give hockey fans across Canada the opportunity to celebrate the greatest hockey ritual of all - the opportunity to bring home the Stanley Cup.

From now until May 9, 2008, Canadians can vote for their favourite finalist by visiting www.cbc.ca/bringhomethecup .

The finalist with the most votes at the end of the voting period will be eligible to win the ultimate hockey fan prize, including:

- The Ultimate Hockey Playoff Party for the winner and 19 of their closest friends and family with plenty of Pepsi and Gatorade refreshments and Lay's snacks.

- A special visit from six-time Stanley Cup champion, Mark Messier, who will personally deliver the official Stanley Cup to the winner's home during the playoff party!

- The opportunity to appear on TV when selected captions of the party are broadcasted during this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada during the week of June 8.

The Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade Bring Home the Stanley Cup contest winner will be announced on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday, May 10, 2008.

"There were many impressive entries for the Bring Home the Stanley Cup contest and I'm really excited to deliver hockey's most celebrated trophy, the Stanley Cup, to the winner," said Mark Messier, former Stanley Cup champion.

"Hockey is such an important part of our Canadian culture and it was fun to watch the videos and see the NHL Playoff-watching rituals of fans from across the country. Last year's party was a blast and I can't wait to celebrate with this year's winner and their friends and family!"

About Pepsi, Lay's and Gatorade

The Pepsi, Lay's and Gatorade brands each have a long history of supporting hockey and are the official sponsors of the NHL and NHLPA.

Pepsi is Canada's official cola and has hockey partnerships with Sidney Crosby, Wayne Gretzky, Hockey Canada, and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Pepsi-QTG Canada is a member of the PepsiCo, Inc. family of companies and a leader in the Canadian beverages industry.

Lay's is Canada's favourite brand of potato chips, leading market share in all Canadian regions. Frito Lay Canada is a member of the PepsiCo, Inc. family of companies and is Canada's largest snack food company. Lay's has partnerships with Mark Messier, Sidney Crosby, Hockey Canada, and the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Gatorade is the official sport drink of the NHL, the NHLPA and all 30 NHL teams. Gatorade is also the official sport drink of Hockey Canada, the Canadian Hockey League, and Sidney Crosby. Gatorade Thirst Quencher is scientifically formulated to rehydrate, replenish and refuel athletes in ways water can't.

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