Patinoire René Froger, Indoor ice rink in Briançon, France
Patinoire René Froger is an ice rink in Briançon featuring a standard ice hockey surface with seating for about 2,150 spectators in the main arena. The facility was built in 1968 by architect Henri-Pierre Maillard and underwent expansion in 1978.
The ice rink opened in 1968 and became a center for ice hockey in this mountain region from its start. It was named after René Froger, a former player and president who perished in Gusen concentration camp.
The rink serves as home to the Diables Rouges ice hockey team, and game days fill the venue with local supporters cheering their club. The facility has become central to the town's winter sports identity.
The venue is located within the Parc des Sports complex and provides year-round access to ice sports activities and training facilities. Visitors should note that opening times vary depending on events and seasonal activities.
The facility was expanded after 1978 and only received its current name in 1994 to honor the former president. This delayed naming came as recognition for Froger's legacy in the local ice hockey community.
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