The community of Renous, N.B., has been struck by a string of tragedies, resulting in the deaths of a number of young people. One of them formed the basis of the community's application to Kraft Hockeyville.

The local campaign bid was announced in honour of Thomas Dunn, a 14-year-old from outside of Blackville, N.B., who tragically passed away following a dirt bike accident in June.

The Tom Donovan Arena in Renous is a finalist to win $250,000 from the Kraft Hockeyville contest for upgrades to the rink and a chance to host an NHL game, but the community story means so much more than the contest.