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New ANCO Wipers Online Contest To Award $10,000 In Sponsorships To Youth Hockey Teams

Federal-Mogul's ANCO Wipers brand is showing its support of youth hockey leagues across North America through an innovative online video contest that will award $10,000 in youth hockey sponsorships to teams that best demonstrate their commitment to the game. ANCO is The Official Wiper Blade of the National Hockey League.
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Federal-Mogul’s ANCO Wipers brand is showing its support of youth hockey leagues across North America through an innovative online video contest that will award $10,000 in youth hockey sponsorships to teams that best demonstrate their commitment to the game. ANCO is The Official Wiper Blade of the National Hockey League.

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The ANCO “Future Hockey Stars” contest enables youth hockey teams to compete for sponsorships by visiting www.ANCOWipers.com and posting 2-minute video entries. Federal-Mogul will award a $1,000 ANCO Future Hockey Stars sponsorship to each of five finalist teams and an additional $5,000 grand-prize team sponsorship to one of the finalists based in part on votes cast by consumers who visit the ANCO website. Video entries will be accepted at www.ANCOWipers.com from June 10 through July 15, 2014, and voting will begin July 29, 2014. Finalists will be announced Aug. 20, 2014, and the $5,000 grand-prize sponsorship will be awarded Sept. 24, 2014.

“Youth leagues are a great way for kids to show their passion for hockey and develop their athletic abilities in an environment that promotes sportsmanship and healthy living,” said ANCO Wipers Brand Manager Tracy Neil. “We know that the costs of supporting a team continue to rise and have developed this contest to help parents and team members stay engaged in this exciting and rewarding sport.”

The ANCO Future Hockey Stars contest is open to legal residents of the United States, District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec). All team members must be under the age of 20 and only one entry will be accepted per team. For all rules and restrictions, please visit www.ANCOWipers.com. The contest is not affiliated with the NHL.

ANCO premium wiper blades utilize exclusive designs and materials and are engineered with the latest technology to ensure a clear, streak-free wipe in any driving environment, helping keep drivers safe with a clearer view of the road ahead. From passenger cars to commercial vehicles and with conventional and profile-style wiper blades, ANCO has the most extensive coverage of all types of vehicles for the best and safest visibility. That’s why ANCO is the Clearest Choice in Wiper Blades.

To learn more about the ANCO Future Hockey Stars promotion as well as world-class ANCO wiper blades and related products, visit www.ANCOWipers.com. To identify the right ANCO product for virtually any application, simply use the convenient www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog or, for smart phone users, visit www.GetANCO.mobi. Like ANCO on Facebook (https://www.Facebook.com/ANCOWiperBlades) and follow the brand on Twitter (www.twitter.com/ANCOWiperBlades) for product updates and special promotions.

 

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