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DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE

Located in Vancouver, Canada, the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is a state-of-the-art sports facility known for hosting a wide range of events, including ice hockey games, figure skating competitions, and other sporting events. Here are some key details about the venue:

Facility Overview

There are three arenas inside the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre: Thunderbird Arena, Father David Bauer Arena, and the Protrans Arena.

The venue also features:

  • 6,000 sq ft multi-purpose room
  • 5,000 sq ft high performance training centre
  • 13 dressing rooms
  • 6 referee / coaches rooms

 

Thunderbird Arena

This stadium arena has 5,004 permanent seats and can hold up to 7,000 people for special events including concerts, sporting events, conventions, speakers, film shoots and hockey related programs. This venue is the home of UBC Thunderbirds and is accessible for sledge hockey.
 

Father David Bauer Arena & Protrans Arena

The Father David Bauer Arena and the Protrans Arena are both primarily used for hockey related programs including ice hockey, learn to skate programs, hockey school, and instructional programs (for youth, students, staff, the university community, adults and seniors). Father Bauer Arena has 900 permanent seats.

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