John rhodes community centre arena this cityowned and operated arena features two ice pads a community ice surface and an nfl ice surface, both with 300 seating capacity. The team played in the northern ontario hockey association and won the allan cup in 1924. The following is a list of indoor arenas in canada with a capacity of at least 1,000 for sporting events. Allstar sports proshop norris center, lake superior state university, sault ste. Playstation, xbox, pc, iphone, android games, vr and more. Greyhounds to submit bid to host 2021 memorial cup the soo greyhounds are pleased to announce that the club will be submitting an expression of interest to host the 2021 memorial cup presented by kia. John rhodes community centre arena city of sault ste. Nhl regular season stats for players born in sault ste. Community first soo pee wee arena where strong character is. Here are four things you can do at the ice arena to help whittle away the winter. List of ncaa division i ice hockey arenas wikipedia. Feb 14, 2016 the alpena wildcats welcomed in the blue devils from sault ste.
Lake superior state university taffy abel ice arena. Hockey rinks in ontario can be the pulse of their community. Sledge skating is a great opportunity for people with disabilities to be physically active throughout the winter. The team played for three seasons in the international professional hockey league, the first fully professional hockey. This historic ice arena has played host to the detroit red wings and the local. Soo pee wee hockey arena 285 northern ave e sault ste. Sports league web site provided and hosted free of charge by the youth and amateur sports portal. Marie has sledges available for all community members to use. On behalf of all past and present players of the whl, we are extremely proud to congratulate lorie springall and sharon buehner on their induction to the sault ste. Zooming around on the ice is a great way to spend some time with the family as well as get some winter exercise at the same time. All the executive, players, parents, managers, trainers and coaches of the sault major hockey association would like to salute all the staff and players of the soo junior greyhounds major midget aaa team on their team success in the 201920 hockey season.
Feb 14, 2020 when youre known as the original hockey town, usa, youre bound to have a handful of ice rinks that have played host to entertainment for decades. We have over 0 teams and 1,300,000 hockey cards in total stock. Marie came to an abrupt end in 1945, when the gouin street arena was destroyed by fire. Apr 14, 2020 sault major hockey association our office is located on the lower level of the gfl memorial gardens 269 queen street east sault ste. Goalline specializes in building web based tools for enhancing sports organizations. The sault memorial gardens was the focal point of ice hockey in sault ste. Lorie and sharon have made outstanding contributions to the hockey community, the city of sault ste marie and most significantly, to us, the players. The city is relatively isolated from other communities in michigan and is 346 miles. Includes the cemetery office, civic centre, gfl memorial gardens office, sault transit, fire services administration and public works and. By matt stefano he was only in the soo for a short period of time, but he still ended his junior hockey career as a member of the soo thunderbirds.
Community first soo peewee arena, sault sainte marie, ontario. It is home to the soo pee wee hockey league which has over boys and girls. It has been ten years since a team from sault ste marie represented the city and noha at the ontario winter games. This years peewee major aaa soo jr greyhounds, who are all born in 2007, were 1 of 8 teams competing for gold in mens hockey at the orillia 2020 ontario winter games this past weekend. The pullar stadium, the oldest ice arena in the sault, was completed in december of 1939 at a cost of. Marie would like to advise residents of its hours of operation for services provided during the holiday season. Two are owned by the city, the pullar community building and. Womens hockey league sault ste marie, on powered by. Book your rooms, bundle up, and get ready for a day of action and excitement as. Mcmeeken, venues sault major hockey print venue calendar. Marie will not be represented by a aaa minor bantam team for the 20172018 season, has confirmed.
Our arena features a total spectator capacity of, as well as ample parking, an on site pro shop, sharpening service, concessions, and a full service. Marie hotel can enjoy friendly service, great amenities and proximity to local attractions like the sault ste. Marie pronounced soo saint marie is a city of about 75,000 people in northern ontario, canada. The pullar stadium was officially dedicated during the third annual upper peninsula winter carnival, which was hosted by sault ste. The outdoor ice surfaces will remain open, weather permitting. The community first soo pee wee arena is a community rink in sault ste. On january 10 the hockey team from sault michigan came to play a hockey game against the. Ice skating provides great exercise and an opportunity to get. Marie tribe of chippewa indians was the key component in the redesign of the home of laker hockey.
Fortunately for residents and visitors of sault ste. Jul 07, 2017 a member of the womens canadian national hockey team, brigette lacquette, is in sault ste marie as a special guest for a three day camp for local female hockey players. The building known as kaines rink was originally a street car barn. It was built in the early 1900s on gouin street between queen and bay streets near east street. Taffy abel arena 650 meridian st sault ste marie, mi 49783 906 6352601. From hockey to figure skating to freeskating, sault ste. Book your dry floor space for practice, team conditioning, meeting or special event today. Dan has coached in various minor hockey organizations across the province including windsor, thunder bay, and sault ste. Public skating ice skating sessions for all ages are one of the main attractions at pullar center. Mackinac state historic parks museum ship valley camp pure michigan ads river of history museum santa sightings. Marie, michigan on the campus of lake superior state university. The sault memorial gardens is now consigned to the history books. Marie hockey and the nhl news, standings, schedule, trade rumours, playoffs and more. John kaine who converted it into a boiler and machine shop.
Marie hockey hall of fame inductee class were recognized during a ceremony on february 23. A lift is available for those that require lifting from a mobility device to the sledge. Marie, mi, pullar center ice skating rink is a 1 sheet indoor ice skating rink is open year round. Marie operates three outdoor ice rinks, a skating oval and a skating trail. Marie greyhounds have existed in one form or another dating back to the immediate aftermath of the first world war. The michigan soo indians, also known as the american soo indians, was a professional ice hockey team from sault ste. The gfl memorial gardens is the only facility of its kind in northern ontario. With so much ice in the soo theres always a chance for you to catch a game. Building on his own hockey experience at the junior and university level, dan has spent the last 8 years focusing directly on training young goaltenders. With five ice rinks for 14,500 residence, sault ste marie is the place to be for skating. The pulse of sault ste marie, the essar centre, is about the celebrate a milestone. Marie, ontario is truly, one of the best hockey towns anywhere. As sault ste marie s best source for hockey gear, and the only hockey exchange, we take pride in offering topnotch service at affordable pricing.
Source for sports continued to maintain their lead on top of the standings while several players found the. Come to the soo to watch a game at the rink which bears his name the taffy abel arena. An official with the sault major hockey association has told that the aaa minor bantam soo thunder is taking a leave of absence for the upcoming northern ontario bantam hockey league season. The saults hockey exchange sault ste maries best hockey store. This former olympian and hockey hall of famer was known for his gritty style of play. Our facility features a regulation 85 x 185 rink, with a capacity of spectators, as well as, ample parking, an on site pro shop soo peewee pro shop, sharpening service, concessions, and a full service restaurant centre ice bar and grill overlooking the rink. Hockey camps based out of metro detroit and sault ste. Wrigleys arena at sault early 1900s to 1910 destroyed by fire. The 201920 season sees 777 cjhl alumni play ncaa diii hockey. Marie has guaranteed the future of the hounds for decades to come, and while it is a shame to lose such a historic and beautiful old building, it was obvious that the greyhounds would not have been able to compete with teams playing in newer rinks while.
This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the big bear arena a division of the sault ste. Conference affiliations reflect those in the ongoing 201920 ncaa division i mens ice hockey and 201920 ncaa division i womens ice hockey seasons. Canadian national hockey team member visits sault ste marie. Sault major hockey association smha sault sainte marie. The soo pee wee hockey league was established in 1958 as a league for all players to play hockey. This is a list of arenas that currently serve as the home venue for ncaa division i college ice hockey teams. The cityowned and operated gfl memorial gardens is also the home to the soo greyhounds hockey club of the ohl. Marie there are multiple outdoor skating rinks in which you can strengthen your leg muscles, hone your skating and hockey skills, and get some much needed time outside. Ice rentals and bookings have been cancelled at all arenas until further notice. Kaine, widow of john kaine, deeded the property and building to the city of sault ste. The arena housed inseason ice surfaces for both ice hockey and curling.
It is home to the lake superior state lakers mens ice hockey team of the western collegiate hockey association. The arena s first show under two flags was the centerpiece of the carnival. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the soo michigan hockey association privacy policy. Sault evening news, march 2, 1010 pullar stadium renovations efforts got a big shot in the arm monday as the sault ste. Marie charity casino, station mall and the essar centre hockey arena. Marie canal, gateway casinos, and the agawa canyon tour. Since their inception as an ohl expansion club in 1972, they have seen some phenomenal talents come through the city. Our facility features a regulation 85 x 185 rink, with a capacity of spectators, as well as, ample. Soo thunderbirds official site of the soo thunderbirds. The new team played out of a temporary home at pullar stadium, in sault sainte marie, michigan, u. It is on the northeastern end of michigans upper peninsula, on the canadaus border, and separated from its twin city of sault ste. It was located in the heart of the downtown district at 169 queen street. Marie operates 3 municipal arenas for the health and enjoyment of all residents. Knights is confident in his ability to have an impact with the soo.
It is in the area of the northern ontario hockey association. The arena is part of the norris center student athletic complex, which was built in 1976 and includes the 2,500seat cooper gymnasium and other. Soo eagles home rink is located in the pullar community building. Located across from station mall and within walking distance to the st. It serves as one of the finest venues for sporting events, community events, entertainment, trade shows, conferences and much more. Sharks will play in empty arena due to virus fears. The michigan high school athletic association, inc.
The community first soo pee wee arena is a registered canadian charity rink in sault ste. Northern ontario junior hockey league, 2003present arenas edit. Enjoy hotel amenities like a restaurant, free wireless highspeed internet, a business center, meeting space, free hot buffet breakfast, an indoor pool and an exercise room, to name a few. It really was something totally unexpected, said city manager spencer nebel early today, and something greatly. Marie greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the ontario hockey.
Gouin street arena is the predecessor to the sault memorial gardens, sault ste. Get the latest news on the gaming industry in the sault ste. Center ice collectibles is your source to sault ste. Sault ste marie high school track and field city meet in the. Marie on saturday afternoon looking to clinch their second win this week. Clarence taffy abel arena is a 4,000seat hockey arena in sault ste. Lake superior state university ice hockey, sault ste. Center ice collectibles has something for all collectors of hockey cards. In addition, we feature a nice variety of both new and used books. The ohl arena guide sault memorial gardens, sault ste. Sault ste marie high school track and field city meet took place on may 23rd in midget, junior and senior track and field events to determine qualification to the 2018 northern ontario secondary school athletics track and field championships. Coaching application is under coach information tab at top of page. Marie charity casino, the station mall and the sault memorial gardens hockey arena.
Marie, michigan is the hometown of hockey legend clarence taffy abel. The gardens was one of the first northern ontario arenas to have artificial ice, and seated 3,990 spectators. Marie, michigan is the hometown of hockey legend clarence taffy. That original greyhound team ultimately folded in the 1950s, but was reborn as a junior team in 1962. Greg millen, rogers communications hockey commentator analyst, retired nhl goaltender and former impact player with the soo greyhounds. Soo eagles official site of the soo eagles junior a. Kbx hockey club staff kbx hockey powered by goalline. Lake superior state university ice hockey home facebook. Official facebook page of the lake superior state university ice hockey team. All used equipment undergoes a rigorous ozone cleaning process using our fresh gear machine.