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When it comes to Canada&rsquo;s most famous calling cards, ice hockey and <a href="https://www.timhortons.com/us/en/corporate/franchising.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=watch-tim-hortons-brings-kenyas-only-ice-hockey-team-to-canada-2708176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Tim Hortons</a> crowd the top of the list. When the popular coffee and doughnut chain heard the story of Kenya&rsquo;s only ice hockey team, the Kenya Ice Lions, the brand decided to bring the team to Canada for their first-ever game. In a video dubbed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqYfhY5gVl8&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=watch-tim-hortons-brings-kenyas-only-ice-hockey-team-to-canada-2708176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">The Away Game</a> created by Canadian agency Zulu Alpha Kilo, Tim Hortons tells the inspiring story of the Kenya Ice Lions and their efforts to expand the sport in their country.

<a href="https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/tim-hortons-just-surprised-kenyas-only-hockey-team-with-the-game-of-their-lives/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=watch-tim-hortons-brings-kenyas-only-ice-hockey-team-to-canada-2708176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">AdWeek detailed the once-in-a-lifetime experience</a> that included custom jerseys, new gear and famous teammates; NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon suited up to play with the team. 

&ldquo;In Canada, and as a company, hockey is part of our DNA,&rdquo; head of marketing for Tim Hortons Canada Jorge Zaidan said. &ldquo;We are so inspired by the story of the Lions. Despite having no other teams to play against, the players on the Kenya Ice Lions&rsquo; passion for the game is unwavering. Their shared passion and love of the game knows no borders.&rdquo;

In addition to coordinating the experience, Tim Hortons also made a donation to Kenya&rsquo;s Youth Hockey League to promote the sport&rsquo;s growth in the country.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqYfhY5gVl8&amp%3Bfeature=youtu.be&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=watch-tim-hortons-brings-kenyas-only-ice-hockey-team-to-canada-2708176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Watch the full video here.</a>

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