Quesnel Man Falls Short of Million Dollar Goal

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 05:35 PM

Prince George, B.C.- A 56 year old electrician from Quesnel had the right stuff to win a Chevrolet Traverse for himself and three others, but fell short of the big one million dollar prize.

Rick Abbot had his name drawn from thousands of entries in a contest to see who could score 15 goals in 20 seconds from the blue line at the World Junior Hockey tournament today.

After the first period of the Canada versus U.S. game, Rick and his two team mates ( Owen Kirby and son Derek Abbot ) stepped up for the first part of the contest. If 15 pucks were put in the net during the required time period, all three men would win a vehicle.

Rick scored eight of a possible ten goals within 15 seconds and team mate Owen Kirby scored the necessary 7 goals within the time limit to ensure Rick, Owen and Rick’s son Derek each won a new Chevrolet Traverse. The number of pucks to cross the goal line also ensured a person in the audience would also win a vehicle.

Then it was up to Rick to try for the big prize, a one time payment of a million.

He stepped up to the blue line and fired 13 pucks into the net within the time limit, two short of the prize.

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Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 05:35 PM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Wolfie on December 31 2008 6:12 PM

There were also at least 2 posts. Gutted for the man, but I guess a car for him and his buddies and a trip to Ottawa with hockey tickets isn't half bad!

Posted by: Andyfreeze on December 31 2008 8:28 PM

My condolences....but what a great try!
Stories to tell your grandkids!

Posted by: Farnorth on December 31 2008 11:52 PM

I watched it and thought as a father and son team they kicked ass!! In fact 4 people will drive new Chevrolet Traverses!!!.
I am sure Rick would love to have a few of those pucks back, or at least include his teammate/son in the whole game!!

Oh well, the missed money will always be a conversation around there kitchen table, but the great game they got to see,the 20,000 plus fans and the family memorys got to make this a million dollar trip!!!!

Posted by: FrankRizzo on January 1 2009 12:03 AM

obv a conspiracy why he lost lets just hope lonny landrud was in the crowd

Posted by: lifesucks on January 1 2009 6:14 AM

Too bad he did not win, made a good effort, would have been nice to see him win $1 million. Once in a lifetime experience, the game the chance to win everything about the day he will remember forever.