Winnipeg, MB, April 1, 2010 - Starting today, two power smart hockey fans will get a chance to attend the championship game at the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup thanks to Manitoba Hydro and Home Hardware.

Between April 1st and April 30th, fans can help Bring Home the Cup by purchasing Energy Star products at participating Home Hardware stores, including Motion Sensor Security Lights, Solar Light Pathway Markers and LED Emergency Lights. With each purchase, fans are entered to win two tickets to the big game on May 23 plus a two-night stay at a hotel and spending money. Click here for contest details.

"Manitoba Hydro has a long history of supporting community events and the 2010 Memorial Cup is no exception. By partnering with Manitoba's Home Hardware dealers on this exciting offer, Manitoba Hydro has an opportunity to further promote Power Smart - its brand name for energy efficiency," says Sheila Shadlock of Manitoba Hydro, "By purchasing energy efficient projects for their home, Manitobans can reduce their energy consumption. By reducing their energy usage, they also reduce their energy bills. This is the Power Smart win-win advantage."

More than 350 products have been rated as Energy Star items because they use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Be sure to look for the Energy Star logo when purchasing products at Home Hardware stores throughout Western Manitoba. For additional energy efficient products, visit homehardware.ca and for additional information about energy efficiency, visit manitobapowersmart.ca

Manitoba Hydro is pleased to be a platinum sponsor of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup, which will take place in Brandon from May 14th to May 23rd.

About Home Hardware Stores Limited

Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest independent hardware, lumber and building materials and furniture retailer with more than 1,000 stores across Canada, under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners.  Dealers have access to 100,000 quality brand name and private label products and the company has annual retail sales of $4.85 billion. The cooperative was founded on January 1, 1964 by 122 independent hardware Dealers.

For more information, please contact:

Heather Brincheski                                                   Sheila Shadlock
Area Manager  - Manitoba/NW Ontario                  Retail Promotions/Sponsorship
Home Hardware Stores Limited                            Manitoba Hydro
204-792-0926                                                            204-727-9222