Tampereen harjoitusjäähalli, Ice hockey practice arena in Tampere, Finland.
Tampereen harjoitusjäähalli is a practice ice rink in Tampere with dimensions of 59.5 by 29.5 meters and capacity for about 1,050 spectators with both seating and standing areas. The facility provides training space for professional athletes and various educational institutions.
Built in 1974, this facility was Finland's first dedicated ice hockey practice arena. It has undergone multiple renovations over the decades, including scoreboard updates in 2017.
This facility serves as a training ground for local hockey teams and figure skaters, showing how deeply winter sports are woven into daily life in Tampere. The constant activity here reflects the community's passion for ice sports.
The facility is located at Keltinkatu 2 and maintains ice from July through April for regular training activities. Its central location makes it easy to access, and visitors should check ahead for training schedules and public events.
This venue hosted segments of major international competitions, including four men's World Championships and the 1992 women's World Championship. These major events gave the arena a special place in European ice hockey history.
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