Skellefteå Kraft Arena, Indoor ice rink in Skellefteå, Sweden.
Skellefteå Kraft Arena is a modern ice hockey venue in northern Sweden that hosts games and public skating sessions throughout the year. The facility includes spectator seating, food areas, and professional-grade ice surfaces for competitive play.
Built in 1966 as Skellefteå Isstadion, it was inaugurated on 6 January 1967 with a match between a Västerbotten county team and Soviet B. In December 1999 and January 2000 it hosted the World Junior Championship; the final between Russia and the Czech Republic ended scoreless before the Czechs won on penalties. A 2005–2007 renovation cost about 140 million SEK and raised seating capacity from 5,200 to 6,001.
Locally the arena is nicknamed "Templet" or "Ladan" by Skellefteå's ice hockey supporters. It has hosted the Nordsken convention in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022, and heats of Melodifestivalen in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2017. The junior world championship was played here in December 1999 and January 2000, with the Czech Republic beating Russia on penalties after a scoreless final.
Arriving early is wise when games are scheduled, as the venue fills up quickly with local fans. The location is easily reached by public transport and has parking available nearby.
The naming rights belong to Skellefteå Kraft, a local power company, reflecting how industry and sports are intertwined in this northern Swedish city. This sponsorship model is common in smaller communities where businesses support local athletic facilities.
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