22001100 HHoocckkeeyy WWeeeekkllyy AArreennAA GGuuiiddee OOCCTTOOBBEERR 2200,, 22001100 PPAAGGE E 11 The Past, Present and Future of arenas The state’s oldest ice arena, the Calumet Colosseum, in 1925. sually Hockey Weekly’s Arena Guide points out which arenas are new to the UMichigan hockey scene and which are undergoing improve - ments. And those topics are covered in this year’s guide. But we’ve broadened that discussion in this guide to include a look back at the beginnings of hockey arenas in the state — and, as it turns out, the country — and a look ahead to what an exisitng arena is doing to set itself up for a greener future. See stories on the next three pages.

Above, the NAHL’s Warriors skate in a refurbished Perani’s Arena in Flint. At right is a schematic showing how Plymouth’s new green geothermal system operates. The system not only makes and maintains the ice, but also provides heat, electricity and air conditioning. 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 2 Michigan features two of oldest operating arenas

By Paul Harris At left is the Hockey Weekly Editor Calumet There seems to be some question of what Colosseum as it is the oldest operating ice arena in the world. looks today. Of the three that lay some claim to that distinction, one – the Calumet Colosseum – is in Michigan. The other two are ’s and the Galt (Ontario) Arena Gardens. The bad news for those Michiganders who take pride in such state distinctions is that it appears that Matthews Arena, the home of the Division I hockey program, actually holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest operating ice arena. Its doors opened in , while the Calumet Colosseum was built in 1913 and the Galt Arena Gardens began operation in January 1922 But the good news for the Great Lakes State is that the fourth-oldest operating arena is also in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The James R. Dee Ice Stadium in Houghton, has been operating since 1927. Each of these structures has an interest - ing story and they all played a big part in the development of hockey. Matthews Ice Arena, known as the Boston Ice Arena for its first 72 years, was the first home of the NHL’s and the first home rink of the ’s Whalers, which eventually joined the NHL and became the , who are now known as the . The programs of Northeastern, and all started at the venerable arena, which is also the home At left is the Calumet Colosseum as it looked inside in 1915 when of Boston’s prestigious the ice was melted for an auto show. Above is the Dee, also Tournament, which annually pits the above known as the James R. Dee Ice Stadium, in Houghton. It is the three schools and Harvard against each fourth-oldest operating arena. other. Even current longtime and legendary BU coach skated at the old Boston Ice Arena as a High School player. At left is the The history of Matthews Arena even oldest arena includes another sport. in North One winter around 1917, a young Red Sox America still player named Babe Ruth scrimmaged with in use, the Arena A.C. Team. Matthews Despite being in operation since 1913, Arena, as it the Calumet Colosseum didn’t get artificial appears today ice until the 1968-69 season. on the cam - It was sold to the State of Michigan in pus of 1942 to replace the National Guard Armory, Northeastern which had burned down across the street on University in Jan. 9, 1942. The Colosseum Rink was Boston. At then called the Calumet Armory. right is The artificial ice was available for the Matthews entire year in 1969-70, which coincided with the advent of the current Lake Superior when it was High School Hockey Conference. known as the This returned High School hockey to the Boston Ice arena for the first time since World War II. Arena for its The original High School League members first 72 years. in this conference were Calumet, Eagle River, Wis., Hancock, Houghton and Marquette. In the summer of 2005, the National Guard moved into a new Armory, and the Calumet Hockey Association, along with Calumet Township, took over the old have been the oldest arena in operation. At left, the Galt Armory building on a full time basis and it The original Amphidrome was built in Arena Gardens in was renamed the Calumet Colosseum. 1902 in Houghton and used until 1927, Galt, Ontario, is the The Galt Arena Gardens currently is the when it burned down. The New Amphidrome third oldest ice home of the Cambridge Minor Hockey was built that same year and has continual - arena still in use in Association. Three of the greatest players ly operated since. North America. in NHL history – two of them Red Wings – The name was changed to the James R. Gordie Howe played once called the Galt Arena Gardens home. Dee Ice Stadium in 1943 when Michigan there for the Galt Gordie Howe played for the Galt Junior Red Tech University bought it for its hockey Junior Red Wings in team. An artificial ice plant was installed in Wings in 1944-45, 1944-45. Terry Sawchuk was there in 1946-47, and December, 1953. a few years later Bobby Hull played for the The original Amphridome was a part of Galt Jr. Blackhawks. the world’s first known professional ice The arena features portraits of Howe and hockey league. Cambridge native, Kirk Maltby, who also The Portage Lakes Professional Ice played for the Cambridge Junior B team in Hockey Team, which called the original 1988-89. Amphidrome home, was a member of the If not for a fire, Dee Stadium – which was International Hockey League, which began originally the New Amphidrome – may in 1904. 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 3 Economy doesn’t stop large-scale renovations By Paul Harris Hockey Weekly Editor Despite the hard economic times in Michigan, several ice arenas around the state have found the capital for major reno - vations that have already happened or are in progress. Two of the rink renovations were driven by new teams who play at another level than the previous tenants. Both Flint’s Perani Arena and Event Center and Muskegon’s L.C. Walker Arena lost minor professional teams and in their place got Junior squads. The North ’s Michigan Warriors now call Perani Arena home, while the United States Hockey League’s skate out of L.C. Walker. Firland Management, which runs Perani Arena made nearly $1 million worth of improvements. They are updated food ser - vice equipment, refreshed concession coun - ters, enhanced ice surface lighting, new Hockey Weekly Photo by Rena Laverty concourse lighting, fresh paint and other The Perani Arena in Flint has undergone $1 million in improvements inside and out and the new sign at the front entrance has gone up aesthetic improvements in addition to near - recognizing it as the “Home of the Michigan Warriors” North American Hockey League club. ly $500,000 in improvements to the arena’s roof. “We promised improvements and we’re At left, Mike already delivering them in the aesthetics Modano artwork and functionality of the Arena,” Firland of the Westland Management CEO Jim Cain said. “We’re native shows confident the people of Flint and the sur - him hoisting the rounding area will like what they see.” Stanley Cup in a Meanwhile, the work at L.C. Walker Dallas Stars jer - includes a stripped dressing room redone sey on the exte - with new stalls and several other improve - rior of the Arena ments and the coach’s office that doubled in that carries his size. The gift shop that also doubled in size, name. Yes that's and a pro shop with more hockey equip - a snow pile in ment, a player’s lounge with tables, chairs October, but left and internet access was constructed and an by a Zamboni. area that previously housed stationary bikes and ping pong tables was turned into a state-of-the-art weight room and assistant coach’s office. Renovations that fans notice are a new scoreboard with video panels, which cost $130,000 and the game lights were moved Hockey Weekly from the side of the arena to the rafters direct - Photos by John ly above the ice. Spotlights and laser lights Castine were installed for pre-game light shows. Two other big projects involved Michigan’s two highest-level professional teams, Traverse City’s Centre ICE Arena, where the Red Wings hold their training camp each year and Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, which is the home of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids’ Griffins, the Red Wings’ top minor-league affiliate. Centre ICE Arena has added two new NHL- sized (about 2,000 square feet each) locker rooms, a day care center, hospitality area, trainer’s room, mezzanine seating and new locker areas were added to the fitness area. Funding for the project, more than $500,000, is from the Red Wings annual golf outing and dinner, which is usually just before the main training camp begins. Wings’ general manager Ken Holland said the improvements make a great first impression to young players. “You try to do things first class,” Holland told the Traverse City Record Eagle. “In a Inside the Mike Modano Arena a Red Wings jersey needs to be added to the display in world when there’s free agency at 27, when the lobby. Among improvements at the rink were to the concessions area where there’s a cap, you’ve got to convince peo - assistant manager P.J. Rawson makes a candy sale to seven-year-old Paige ple to take a little less to stay. And when Ackerman of Orchard Lake, who was there to watch her brother Gavin Farmer play you draft players and develop them, this is hockey for the Bantam A Orchard Lake Pirates. the first glimpse of the organization — Traverse City and this facility.” much smaller renovation project was com - ly installed thanks to the generous spon - new locker rooms for Anchor Bay High Visitors to Van Andel Arena will notice pleted just as the man after whom the facili - sorship of Meijer and SPARK. School and the Bluewater Stars’ Squirt A the state-of-the-art LED ribbon that now ty named returned to Detroit. The arena reopened in early September team, Sault Ste. Marie’s venerable Pullar encircles the arena on the façade of the Westland’s Mike Modano Arena features and Mike Modano, who grew up skating at Stadium upgraded its bathrooms and locker upper deck, which allows the game presen - new compressors converting to an amonia the rink, signed as a free agent with the Red rooms and northwest Detroit’s Jack Adams tation to include graphics and animation. system, a new dehumidification system and Wings in August. Arena had new compressors installed. And scheduled to be completed in November a new HVAC system for the lobby area. “It needed to be done, so I’m glad they did And a facility also changed ownership. is the arena’s northwest concourse expan - These upgrades were all possible due to the it,” he said. “A little up keep. Keeping it Stadium Management Company, which sion of 3,100-square-feet, which cost $1 recent Energy Grant that the City of good for the people who need it.” already owned Kalamazoo’s Wings Stadium million. Westland was awarded. There were, of course, smaller projects. Complex, bought the S2 Arena (formerly It wasn’t planned this way, but another, In addition, new scoreboards were recent - Port Huron’s Glacier Pointe Arena added two Twin Star) and re-named it Wings West. 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 4 New technology powers Plymouth Cultural Center LSSU will make major renovations at Norris Center Taffey Abel Arena By Paul Harris Hockey Weekly Editor While renovations at the Plymouth Cultural Center have already been complet - ed, the technology now being used to power the entire complex certainly says a lot about the future of ice arenas. The city installed a green geothermal system, which not only makes and main - tains the ice, but also provides heat, elec - tricity and air conditioning. And according to Plymouth Parks and Recreation director Steve Anderson, this system will allow the city to save around $100,000 annually on utility bills for the Plymouth Cultural Center. Without getting too technical – for fur - ther information go to http:/www.ci.ply - mouth.mi.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=85 5. At the heart of the Ice Kube system are 3’ x 3’ x 3’ cubes that run everything. This replaces the compressors, boilers, water tanks, etc., that have traditionally made and maintained artificial ice. Six of those cubes power everything at the Plymouth Cultural Center Complex. That system replaced 1970’s technology. Anderson said the City of Plymouth found out about the system through bids submitted for new lights for the complex. The company it contracted to provide mod - ern high output fluorescent lights also had The Plymouth Cultural Center the Ice Kube technology available. The ice rink has gone green with company convinced the city to send a repre - their new geothermal "Ice sentative to a rink in Ontario that was using Kube" system which is an Ice Kube system and the rest, as they say, explained in the artist drawing is history. above, and, at right, is a photo The system cost $1.1 million to install, of one of the six Ice Kubes that according to Anderson. make it all possible to have a He also said many rinks in Canada, a few $100,000 savings a year in in Minnesota and a couple more on the east energy costs according to city coast of the United States use the Ice Kube officials. system. Those numbers should grow in the future. It’s green – re-using water is a big part of how the syetem operates. Anderson says its easier to maintain and, of course, it ulti - mately saves money. He added that after the system pays for itself in about seven or eight years, ice rates could remain flat or even decrease slightly. “I don’t know why you would go another way, to be brutally honest,” Anderson said. “Other than not having the up-front capital, it’s going to be tough to beat. I don’t see why you wouldn’t have a geo-thermal sys - tem.” Sault Ste. Marie’s James Norris Center Taffey Abel Arena won’t be switching to the Ice Kube system – at least not yet, anyway – but the home of the Lake Superior State University hockey program will be under - going a $5 million, privately financed, ren - ovation project that is scheduled to be com - pleted next fall. The improvements are scheduled to be: • Renovate and/or expand 36,000 square feet. • A new dining/meeting area, which will be called The Laker Club. • Expanded lounge and strength and con - ditioning area for the hockey team. • 3,400 square feet of office space for coaches and Athletics Department Staff. • 4,000 square feet of locker rooms and facilities in the Arbuckle Student Activities The Taffey Abel Arena, home to Lake Superior State University's Division 1 hockey team, will have a new modern look after a $5 million Center for the LSSU track, cross-country, privately financed renovation is completed by next fall. tennis and softball teams. • A main entrance atrium with ticket/fan And while some renovations have already which would house the Kalamazoo K-Wings Fieldhouse – but also add another ice surface shop, and a redesigned Cooper Gym lobby, been made or are in process at Van Andel of the East Coast Hockey League, and the to give the city five (Wings Stadium, second-floor “bridge” with expanded con - Arena in Grand Rapids, there likely will be Western Michigan University hockey and Lawson Ice Arena and the two rinks at cessions on game nights and a comfortable more. teams. Wings West Arena), which would be a boost space for students, with seating for 50-60 That’s because Grand Rapids’ Convention A new arena would not only give the for the Kalamazoo Optimists Hockey and relocated vending services connected to and Arena Authority may spend $763,000 above-mentioned teams a modern, state-of- Association. the Norris Center classrooms. on further improvements and upgrades fur - the-art facility – the K-Wings play in The project has been proposed and plans • 12,000 square feet of renovated or newly ing the next fiscal year. Wings Stadium, the WMU hockey team have even been drawn up. Some political constructed space on the west side of Taffy And there may, at some point in the skates at Lawson Ice Arena and the basket - forces in Kalamazoo are for the downtown Abel Arena. future, be a downtown arena in Kalamazoo, ball team plays at University Arena in Read arena but others are against it. 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 5

ARCTIC EDGE OF CANTON 46615 Michigan Avenue ANN ARBOR ICE CUBE Canton, MI 48188 2121 Oak Valley Drive 734-487-7777 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Fax: 734-487-7780 734-213-1600 Web site: www.arcticarenas.com Fax: 734-213-7614 E-mail: Web site: www.a2ice3.com [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Surfaces: 2 Surfaces: 3 Open skate: Yes Open Skate: Yes Skate rental: $3.00 Skate rental: $3.00 Concessions: 5-9 pm Concessions: 3-10 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sat.-Sun. Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $270; non-prime, $230 Ice rental (hourly): Call for prices Pro shop (with skate sharpening): 3-8 pm Pro Shop (with skate sharpening): 3-10 pm Mon.-Fri., 9 am-9 pm Sat. & Sun. Other features: Orthosport Physical Therapy, Velocity Sports Performance, Great Lakes Other features: Fitness center, arcade Academy Home of: Pioneer HS, Huron HS, Saline HS, Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association, USA Hockey Home of: Canton HS Varsity Chiefs, PCS Penguins HS Girls Unified, Lincoln HS, Willow National Team Development Program Run/Belleville Unified HS teams, Arctic Figure Skating Club

COMPUWARE ARCTIC POND ARENA ARENA 14900 Beck Rd. Compuware 40475 Plymouth Road Arena Plymouth, MI 48170 Plymouth, MI 48170 734-207-7663 734-453-6400 Fax: 734-207-7534 Fax: 734-453-3427 Web site: Website: www.arcticarenas.com www.compuwarearena.com E-mail: [email protected] Surfaces: 2 Surfaces: 1 Open Skate: Adults $5, 12 and Open skate: None under $4 Concessions: 5-9 daily, 9-6 Concessions: Mon.-Fri. 4-9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9 am-9 pm weekends Ice rental (hourly): Call for details and pricing info Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $265; non-prime, $225 Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Mon.-Fri. 4-9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9 am-9 pm Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Edgez Pro Shop, 5-9 daily, 9-6 weekends Other features: CJ’s Brewing Company Restaurant, Compuware Drive-in Movie Theatre (summers Other features: Four oversized locker rooms, clean and friendly arena only), Learn-to-Skate programs, Learn to Play Home of: Canton Victory Honda Hockey, Ladywood HS, RSPI Adult Leagues, Catholic Central JV, Home of: Plymouth Whalers, Compuware Youth Hockey, Compuware AAA Youth Program, Detroit Kim Muir Power Skating, Mike Vigilanti Hockey Schools, Post to Post Goalie School (Jeff Lerg and Catholic Central HS, Plymouth HS, Compuware/ED’s Adult Leagues Eric Schardt)

CRANBROOK/ WALLACE ICE ARENA DETROIT SKATING CLUB OF 550 Lone Pine Rd. BLOOMFIELD HILLS P. O. Box 801 888 Denison Court Bloomfield Hills, MI Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 48303 248-332-3000 248-645-3186 Fax: 248-332-9912 Fax: 248-645-3113 Web site: www.dscclub.com Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Surfaces: 3 Web site: www.cranbrook.edu Open skate: Yes; $5 rental Concessions: 12-9 pm M-F, 9-9 Surfaces: 1 Sat., 9 am-6 pm Sun. Skate rental: No Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $250; non-prime, $195 Concessions: Open during rentals Pro shop (with skate sharpening): 10 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sat., 12-4 pm Sun. Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $245; non-prime, varies Other features: Learn to skate classes, learn-to-skate hockey clinics, synchro teams, off-ice Other features: Pro-shop vending machine, concessions classes, figure skating instructions, World & Olympic coaches, Beaumont Physical Therapy Home of: Cranbrook Hockey Teams (Varsity, JV and Girls), Bloomfield Hills Hockey Association Home of: USA Hockey Club, Bloomfield Hills United High School, Clarkston High School, Lake Orion High School, Northwest Over 30, Oakland University Division III, Senior League 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 6 ST. MARY’S ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND ICE ARENA 3535 indian Trail • Orchard Lake, Mi 48324 On the campus of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Schools, Orchard Lake and Commerce Roads 2010-2011 VARSITY HOCKEY SCHEDULE Date team arena time Date team arena time nov 20 Catholic Central Compuware 7:00 pm Jan 13 Brother rice Home 8:00 pm nov 23 Port Huron northern mcmorran 6:00 pm Jan 21 Portage Central Home 8:00 pm nov 26 thanksgiving tour. Cranbrook 2:30 pm Jan 22 mona Shores City arena tBD nov 27 thanksgiving tour. Cranbrook tBD Jan 25 Brother rice Oak Park 6:20 pm Dec 10 Catholic Central Home 8:00 pm Jan 29 Culver military acad. Culver in 7:00 pm Dec 11 Cranbrook Home 8:00 pm Jan 30 Culver military acad. Culver in 2:00 pm Dec 15 DeLaSalle Home 8:00 pm Feb 2 DeLaSalle GLSC 7:30 pm Dec 18 Divine Child Home 8:00 pm Feb 5 U of D City arena 3:30 pm Dec 28-30 traverse City tour. Centre ice tBD Feb 11 trenton Showcase trenton tBD Jan 5 Grosse Pointe north Home 8:00 pm Feb 12 trenton Showcase trenton tBD Feb 19 Catholic League Champ. Home tBD Fitness at OLsM athLetic cOMpLex OLSM Strength and Conditioning Department is currently offering four options open to the public for fitness training at the Athletic Complex 1) PerSONAL TrAiNiNg: If you’re new to fitness or want to learn effective techniques to increase your fitness level, Personal Training will help with educating you on how to train the most effectively according to your personal goals. Price: $75/session for up to 3 people 2) SPOrT SPeCiFiC TrAiNiNg: Different sports require different training methods. Sports-specific training will give you a noticeable advantage over the competition. Price: $75/session for up to 3 athletes of the same sport 3) CrOSS-TrAiNiNg CLASS: This is an intermediate/advanced level class that focuses on all aspects of fitness including weight training, cardiovascular, core work and flexibility. This class is not for beginners. If you are a beginner, it is best to start with Personal Training until you’re ready for the class. Price: $170/20 classes 4) gyM MeMberShiP AND DAy PASSeS: Get access to the training center and track. Price: $150/1 year; $20/month; $5 day pass All training and classes are with OLSM Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Marinoff. Jim is Nationally Certified from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise and has 15 years experience. For more info about these programs, call Jim Marinoff at 248-505-4756 or email [email protected] GET AN EDGE PRO SHOP ★ Monday-Friday 4-9 PM Drop-In Hockey ★ Saturday 9 AM-3 PM Fridays at 10:30 pm ★ Sunday 1-6 PM OPEN PUBLIC SKATES 248-738-4800 Monday – Friday Skate sharpening & a full line of supplies Noon – 1 pm 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 7 MICHIGAN’S PREMIER SPORTS FACILITY “Home of the Champions …” Michigan Sports Enterprises Regina High School Varsity/JV Summit Plastics Hockey Club ISI Figure Skating Program Michigan Travelers Hockey Assn Fraser Figure Skating Club Chippewa Valley High School GLSC House Program Henry Ford II High School Varsity Learn to Play Hockey Instructional 34400 Utica Road Fraser, MI 48026 De La Salle High School V/JV Stevenson High School Varsity Phone: (586) 294-2400 Fax: (586) 294-1290 L’Anse Creuse Central Varsity Fraser High School Varsity www.glsportscity.com Fraser Falcons Hockey Club Grosse Pointe North Varsity Full-service concessions and bars in main lobby Several Acclaimed Instructional Programs

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Instructional Beginner Hockey Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. Call 586-294-2400 for more details or visit www.glsportscity.com THANKSGIVING TOURNAMENT November 26-28 New ADM Cross Ice and Girls All Ages For more information, call 248-670-5742 e-mail [email protected] www.greatlakeshockey.com EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 2010-2011 Early Bird Kick off Hockey Tournament September 24-26 February 1-14 District Hockey Playoffs Midget Minor AAA Showcase October 29-31 March 1-3 High School Pre-Regional’s Thanksgiving Hockey Tournament November 26-28 March 5-7 Adult Men’s State Playoffs Christmas Hockey Tournament December 17-19 March 11-13 Last Chance Hockey Tournament Midget Major AAA Showcase December 28-30 April 29-May 1 Showdown in Motown Tournament High School Tournament January 7-9 May 13-14 Fraser Figure Skating Ice Show Mid America Figure Skating Competition January 14-16 May 13-15 Hockey Fights Cancer Tournament High School “Utica Cup” January 21-22 July 9 Fraser Figure Skating Invitational 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 8

FARMINGTON HILLS ICE ARENA DEARBORN ICE 35500 W. 8 Mile Road SKATING CENTER Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (The DISC) 248-478-8800 14900 Ford Road Fax: 248-478-7360 Dearborn, MI 48126 Web site: www.fhice.com 313-943-4098 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 313-584-4549 Surfaces: 2 Web site: Open skate: Yes www.CityofDearborn.org Skate rental: $2.50 (figure E-mail: skates) [email protected] Concessions: Mon.-Fri., 4:30-9 pm; Sat.-Sun., 8 am-8 pm Surfaces: 2 (Kilpatrick & Adray) Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $260; non-prime, $185 Open skate: Yes Skate rental: $3.00 Concessions: Open all day and night Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Limited hours; call Craig at 734-645-2488 Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $215; non-prime, $100-$200 Other features: Teen Center, 2nd Floor Teen Club, meeting rooms, parties, catering, Drop-In Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Mon.-Fri., 4-9 pm; Sat., 10 am-8 pm; Sun., 12-6 pm Hockey, Stickhandling, Adult Skate parent-tot skate, public skate, arcade, 8 locker rooms, 2 referee Other features: Meeting rooms for up to 200, seating capacity in Kilpatrick Arena is 1500. rooms, NEW - Riley Skateboard Park Home of: Dearborn Hockey Association, Dearborn/Belle Tire Hockey Club, Dearborn Unified Home of: Farmington Hills Hockey Association, Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club, Farmington Hockey Team (HS), Dearborn Figure Skating Club, Crystallettes Synchronized Skating Team, Adult Unified HS (Farmington, North, Harrison) , Farmington Hills Adult Hockey Association, Farmington Hockey Leagues Falcons HS Hockey, United Farmington HS Figure Skating, Mercy HS Figure Skating

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4150 Dove Rd. 34400 Utica Road Port Huron, MI 48060 Fraser, MI 48026 810-364-9797 586-294-2400 Fax: 810-364-8694 Fax: 586-294-1290 Web site: www.glacierpointe.com Web site: E-mail: [email protected] www.glsportscity.com

Surfaces: 2 Surfaces: 5 Open skate: Yes Skate rental: $2.00 Open skate: Yes Skate rental: $3.00 Concessions: 8 am-9 pm Mon.-Sun. Concessions: Open during regular hours Ice rental: Call for times and prices Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $225; non-prime, $175 Pro shop (with skate sharpening): During regular hours Pro shop (with skate sharpening): 8 am-9 pm Mon.-Sun. Home of: Michigan Sports Enterprises Adults, DeLaSalle HS, Summit Plastics Hockey Association, Other features: Game room, conference room, birthday parties Fraser Figure Skating Club, ISI Figure Skating Program, GLSC House Program, Michigan Travelers Home of: Anchor Bay HS, St. Clair Hockey League Youth Hockey Association, Chippewa HS, Henry Ford HS, L’anse Creuse Central HS, Fraser Falcons Youth Hockey Association, Fraser High School Varsity, Stevenson High School JV/Varsity

HARTLAND ICE HOUSE & SPORTSCENTER 2755 Arena Dr. Hartland, MI 48353 ARENA 810-632-7222 600 Civic Center Drive Fax: 810-632-4047 Detroit, MI 48226 313-567-6000 Website: www.kensingtonvalleyicehouse.com Surface: 1 Email: afinkbeiner@- kensingtonvalleyicehouse.com Surfaces: 2 Open Skate: Yes Rental: $3 Home of the 2008 Concessions: 4-9 pm M-F, 6:30 am-9 pm Sat-Sun Ice rental (hourly): Please call for prices Stanley Cup Champion Pro shop with skate sharpening: Yes Other features: Gymnastics Training Center, party/banquet facilities, arcade, learn-to-skate programs, synchronized skating teams and Little Caesars Home of: Milford, Hartland and Fenton High Schools, Kensington Valley Hockey Association and AAA Hockey Ice House Skating Academy 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 9 2010- 11 ICE BOX 2010- 11 SPORTS CENTER 21902 Telegraph tt4oo150u uDOVrEr ROnnAD •a aPT.m mHUROeeN, nMnI 48tt060ss Brownstown, MI 48183 (810) 364-9797 • FAX (810) 364-8694 734-676-5500 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 734-675-7445 E-mail: [email protected] Website: THANKSGIVING TOURNAMENT www.iceboxsports.com 2ND ANNuAL SkiLLS COMPeTiTiON Surfaces: 3 November 26-28, 2010 Open skate: Yes; rental: $3 Concessions: Mon.-Fri., 5-11 pm; Sat.-Sun., 9 am-11 pm Mini Mite thru Squirt B/A/AA Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $200; non-prime, call for prices 3 Game Guar. • 3 12-min. periods COST: $450 Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Mon.-Sun., 5:30-9 pm Other features: Birthday parties, open skating 3-5 pm M-F, corporate events, private lessons, Pee Wee thru Bantam B/A/AA Sticks and Pucks, daycare 3 Game Guar. • 3 13-min. periods COST: $540 Home of: Henry Ford Hurricanes, Motor City Machine CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT KENSINGTON December 27-29, 2010 Mini Mite thru Squirt B/A/AA VALLEY 3 Game Guarantee • 3 12-min. periods • COST: $300 ICE HOUSE Pee Wee thru Bantam B/A/AA 3 Game Guarantee • 3 12-min. periods COST: $350 KENSINGTON VALLEY ICE HOUSE 10540 Citation Dr. Brighton, MI 48116 NORTH AMERICAN CUP 810-494-5555 January 21-23, 2011 Fax: 810-494-0001 Mini Mite thru Squirt B/A/AA Web site: 3 Game Guarantee • 3 12-min. periods www.KensingtonValleyIceHouse.com E-mail: afinkbeiner@- COST: $450 kensingtonvalleyicehouse.com Pee Wee thru Bantam B/A/AA Surfaces: 3 Open skate: Yes Skate rental: $3.00 3 Game Guarantee • 3 13-minute periods Concessions: 4-9 pm M-F, 6:30 am-9 pm Sat-Sun Ice rental (hourly): Please call for prices COST: $540 Pro shop (with skate sharpening): 10 am-10 pm Other features: Top Shelf Pub & Grub restaurant and bar with arena viewing, party/banquet FOR INFO CALL ANGE OR STEVE at (810) 364-9797 room, arcade, Learn to Skate Programs, Synchronized Skating Teams, large Adult Hockey program Home of: Kensington Valley Hockey Association and Ice House Skating Academy, Brighton HS, 2010- 11 Tournament Application South Lyon HS, Walled Lake Western HS Team Name: ______Contact: ______Address: ______City: ______State/Prov ______Zip/Postal ______Ph H ______W ______email ______FAX ______❏ Thanksgiving ❏ Christmas ❏ North American Cup MIKE MODANO ❏ Shamrock #1 ❏ Shamrock #2 ICE ARENA ❏ Spring Showcase ❏ Spring Classic 6210 N. Wildwood ❏ MINI-MITE ❏ MITE ❏ SQUIRT ❏ PEE WEE Westland, MI 48185 734-729-4560 ❏ BANTAM ❏ MIDGET Fax: 734-729-4326 ❏ GIRLS 12U ❏ 14U ❏ 16U Email: [email protected] ❏ B ❏ BB ❏ A ❏ AA ❏ HOUSE ❏ TRAVEL Web site: www.cityofwestland.com $250 non-refundable deposit required to be considered Surfaces: 1 EVERY TOURNAMENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR Open skate: Yes Skate rental: $3.00 Please make checks payable to and send to: Pro shop: Yes Skate sharpening: Yes Concessions: Yes GLACIER POINTE ICE COMPLEX Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $190; non-prime, $130 Other features: Annual Ice Show, Senior League, Modano Hockey School, Thanksgiving 4150 Dove Rd. Port Huron, MI 48060 Tournament, Over 40/50 League (810) 364-9797 / FAX (810) 364-86944 Home of: Westland Hockey Associations, Westland Figure Skating Club www.glacierpointe.com • E-mail: [email protected] 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 10

MT. CLEMENS PLYMOUTH ICE ARENA CULTURAL & FITNESS CENTER CENTER 200 N. Groesbeck Hwy. Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 525 Farmer 586-307-8202 Plymouth, MI 48170 Fax: 586-307-8245 734-455-6620 Website: Fax: 734-453-1132 www.mountclemensicearena.com Web site: www.ci.plymouth.mi.us E-mail: [email protected] Surfaces: 1 Open skate: Yes Surfaces: 2 Open skate: Yes Skate rental: $3.00 Skate rental: $2.00 Concessions: Yes; hours vary Concessions: Yes Ice rental (hourly): Please call arena for prices Ice rental (hourly): Call for prices Pro shop (with skate sharpening): B&R Sports; hours vary Other features: Banquet facility and meeting rooms, 6 locker rooms, arena seating for 1,100 Other features: Game room, fitness center and meeting rooms Home of: Salem High School, Plymouth Canton Hockey Association Home of: Mount Clemens Hockey Association, L’anse Creuse North HS, Michigan Sports Enterprises, B&R Sports, Dakota High School, Greatlakeshockey.com, Eastside Elite League First ice rink in the state of Michigan to use geothermal energy

ST. CLAIR SHORES ST. MARY’S 20000 Stephens ATHLETIC St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 COMPLEX 586-445-5350 3535 Indian Trail Fax: 586-531-8762 Orchard Lake, MI Web site: www.scsmi.net 48324 Email: [email protected] 248-706-4200 Fax: 248-706-4201 Surfaces: 2 Open skate: Yes Web site: Skate rental: N/A www.stmarysprep.com Concessions: Yes Ice rental (hourly): $190 prime, $140 non-prime E-mail: [email protected] Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Yes; 586-531-8762 1 Yes $2.00 Other features: St. Clair Shores Hockey Association Youth Programs, Learn to Skate Skating Surfaces: Open skate: Skate rental: Lessons, Adult Hockey Program and Leagues, Public Skates every Saturday and Sunday and Concessions: 5-9 pm M-F, 8 am-9 pm Sat.-Sun. throughout the week, Activity room rentals, Free One Clinics for your child to try hockey with Ice rental (hourly): Prime, $255; non-prime, $200 a minimum investment, Birthday Skating parties and New Adult Broomball Leagues Pro shop: 12-1 pm M-F, 1-2:30 pm Sun Skate sharpening: 4-9 pm M-F, 9 am-3 pm Sat-Sun Fitness Center, 300 person Banquet Center, Indoor Running Track, Personal Home of: St. Clair Shores Hockey Association, SCS Unified Lakers, St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Other features: Club Training or Sport Specific Training, Several Sport and Academic Summer Camps Home of: St. Mary’s, West Bloomfield HS, Birmingham Unified HS, Orchard Lake Pirates Hockey Club

SOUTHFIELD hey, WhaLeRs fans! SPORTS ARENA 26000 Evergreen Win tickets to an upcoming game Southfield, MI 48076 248-796-4640 SOuThFieLD as official guests of Hockey SPOrTS AreNA Weekly! Just email Web sites: PresentedPresented by http://littlecaesarshockey.com www.cityofsouthfield.com pucR [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] A ! with your name and phone w n e u or 313-522-1837 s F om e. e bl Surfaces: 1 . Afforda . Winners will receive Open Skate and Drop-In: 4 tickets and a Whalers Call for schedules :05souvenir hockey puck. Skate rental: $2.50 FRIFRI 7PM Skate sharpening: Yes Concessions: Little Caesars Ice rental (hourly): Call tWhalersahalker e v. BBellevilleyelleovilule rOctO fa m22ily Other features: Learn to skate program, family skate pro - Shooter has invited his friends to participate in a Mascot HockeyHock Game! It is also another $5 Friday! Join the fun! grams, various special ice skating events, USFSA, various spe - out for some fun cial ice skating and Sled Hockey events Home of: Little Caesars AAA teams, Little Caesars Tier II, Detroit :05 PM Country Day School Boys and Girls Varsity, Birmingham Unified on uSsAT! 7 JV, Lawrence Tech University, The Storm Women’s team GUNS & HOSES WhalersWhale v. MississaugaMississauga OctO 23 SSupportupport the Canton FirFiree Department. They will be participating inin a charity pre-gamepree-game-game at 5pm. GreatGreateat hockey for a greatgreat cause!

:05 #!.4/. SAT 7PM TRICK-OR-TREAT Whalershale v. S.S. Ste.Ste. MarieMarie OctO 30 Wear your costume and Trick-or-Treateat for candy and goodies during the game and intermission. All ghosts and goblins welcome!welcom

4 Tickets 4 Hot Dogs or slices of pizzaa 4 Sodas GREATGRE SAVEVE PACK!! 4 Line-upsLine-up $ 4 A 66 Value!alue! 4 for 8 L R L O A C F TICKETSTICKET 734-453-8400734-453-840 plymouthwhalers.complymouthwhalers.co Mini Mite - Pee Wee . Just $25! Ice time, pizza & ticket to a select Whalers game

AND Tuesday,Tuesda , November 2nd . 10:30am - 12 noon Call (734) 453-8400 to register NOW! 14900 Beck Road North of M-14 Plymouth • (734) 453-6400 compuwarearena.com 2010 Hockey Weekly ArenA Guide OCTOBER 20, 2010 / PAGE 11

TAYLOR SPORTSPLEX YACK 13333 Telegraph Rd. ARENA Taylor, MI 48180

734-374-8900 YACK Fax: 734-374-8901 ARENA

Web site: 3131 Third St. www.taylorsportsplex.com Wyandotte, MI 48192 E-mail: [email protected] 734-324-7295 Surfaces: 4 Fax: 734-324-7296 (2 , 2 Inline) Open skate: Yes Website: Skate rental: $2.00 www.cityofwyandotte.org Concessions: Call for hours Email: [email protected] Ice rental (hourly): Call for prices Pro shop (with skate sharpening): Call for hours Surfaces: 1 Other features: Brand NEW weight training facility, great Open skate: Yes birthday party rooms, arcade, banquet & meeting rooms, Concessions: Yes Pro Shop, luxury suites Ice rental (hourly): Call for price Home of: Belle Tire Hockey Association, Taylor Unified Skate sharpening: Yes Varsity High School Hockey Home of: Wyandotte Figure Skating Club, Wyandotte Roosevelt HS, Wyandotte Warriors Hockey

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