Canlan Ice Sports Fort Wayne, IN http://www.icesports.com/fortwayne/default.aspx A brand new, state-of-the art multipurpose facility opened Feb 22, 2010. It serves Fort Wayne and surrounding community. Fort Wayne has long been in need of more ice to satisfy the growing demand for ice sports within the market area. Canlan Ice Sports has constructed this breathtaking new arena that is the biggest and best new ice arena of it s kind. It is a destination for the local community and for nearby cities of Indianapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit. Ice Sports Fort Wayne features 3 NHL sized ice surfaces and offers amenities you won t find at just any other ice rink. The Thirsty Penguin, a full service restaurant & bar, offers everything from special event catering, a snack on the go, or dinner for the whole family. The restaurant overlooks all of the ice surfaces you won t miss any of the action on ice while enjoying a drink or catching the big game on TV. Each ice surface has it s own 4 locker rooms, complete with shower and bathroom. We also offer party rooms and banquet facilities to celebrate your special event or birthday party in style. Our promise to our consumers is that we have a program for everyone at our facility. Just starting off and trying to get your feet wet? A Learn to Skate or Hockey Fundamentals Class is perfect for you! Ready for some game action? We offer both Youth and Adult Hockey Leagues for people of all ages and skill levels. Are you looking to take the next step as a figure skater? Advanced Figure Skating offers individualized instruction and choreography. Public Skating, Sled Hockey, Stick & Puck, and Day Camps are also offered just to name a few of the other numerous options available. Also look for non-ice activities during the spring/summer months such as roller hockey, soccer, and lacrosse. Drop by Ice Sports Fort Wayne today and see what we have to offer you, your family or your group. We re more than just an ice skating rink; we re your recreation and entertainment headquarters! Press Release Burnaby, BC, Feb. 22 - Canlan Ice Sports Corp. (TSX: ICE), providers of the on-ice experience to youth and adults across North America, today announced that its operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana are fully functional, following the opening of Ice Sports Fort Wayne, a newly constructed three-pad, 128,000 square foot sports and entertainment facility. Canlan is leasing and operating Ice Sports Fort Wayne for a period of up to 20 years. Canlan also has an option to purchase the facility during the first seven years of the lease. As operators of Ice Sports Fort Wayne, Canlan offers multiple hockey and skating programs, including the Canlan Skating Academy, Hockey Academy and the Adult Safe Hockey League, North America's most successful adult recreational hockey program. Canlan will also be incorporating its signature brand, The Thirsty Penguin Grill House, in the facility's 200-seat fullservice restaurant. http://www.icesports.com/thirstypenguin /menu.aspx
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/148/153 8556/restaurant/Thirsty-Penguin- Grillhouse-Fort-Wayne http://foodpages.ca/thirstypenguingrillh ouseyork Food Court Facilities Views over looking ice surface Bar/Lounge In addition to Ice Sports Fort Wayne, Canlan is also managing the city-owned facility in Fort Wayne. Canlan will manage the building, which operates under the name McMillen Ice Arena, for a period of up to 10 years. "We are very encouraged by the local community's support for our efforts to establish thriving ice sports facilities in Indiana," said Joey St-Aubin, President and CEO of Canlan Ice Sports. "We look forward to introducing our programs, such as Canlan Classic Tournaments and the
Adult Safe Hockey League, to the Mid- West, and continuing to grow the number of registered players." Fort Wayne is centrally located between Indianapolis, Chicago and Detroit, enabling Canlan to execute its growth strategy in the U.S. "Our new, state-of-the-art facility is not only a hub for our future expansion, it will also draw teams and skaters from three key market areas to experience firsthand why our motto is, 'Where the Experience is Everything," Mr. St-Aubin also said. About Canlan Canlan Ice Sports Corp is the North American leader in the development, operations and ownership of multi-purpose recreation and entertainment facilities. We are the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational ice sports facilities in North America and currently own and/or manage 22 facilities in Canada and the United States with 65 surfaces including ice rinks and indoor soccer fields. Canlan Ice Sports offers an impressive number of branded programs, which include: Youth 3 on 3, Canlan Classic Tournaments, Hockey Academy, Skating Academy, Canlan Sports Camps and much more. One of the premier brands in our portfolio of programs is the Adult Safe- Hockey League, the world's largest adult recreational hockey league, with over 63,000 members. In addition to full size NHL rinks, most of our facilities provide patrons with well appointed sports bars and restaurants overlooking the ice for a relaxed viewing experience and well-stocked sports stores to meet their equipment and sports clothing needs. From facility design and development to operation and programming, Canlan Ice Sports, Where the Experience is Everything. Canlan Ice Sports. FORT WAYNE. 3869 Ice Way Drive, Fort Wayne IN 46805. Tel: 260-387-6614 Fax: 260-387-6658. YHL Canlan Ice Sports Corp. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ICE." Burnaby 8 Rinks, 6501 Sprott Street, Burnaby, BC, V5B 3B8 Burnaby 8 Rinks is a state-of-the-art, 250,000 square foot facility featuring six NHL-sized ice rinks, one indoor soccer field, and one dedicated figure skating rink that is home to the BC Centre of Excellence. Also included in the facility and overlooking all eight playing surfaces is the 1000 seat, full service, Thirsty Penguin Grillhouse which features a wide selection of menu items with the ability to cater to large group functions and special events.
The on site pro-shop, The Hockey Store, is well stocked with all the latest brand name gear to satisfy your hockey and soccer needs and provides a quality skate sharpening service allowing players the opportunity to have a clean edge each time they take to the ice. Amenities include: - 6 NHL-size ice rinks - Dedicated figure skating ice sheet - Indoor artificial turf soccer pitch - Fitness Facility - Pro Shop - Physiotherapy Clinic - Thirsty Penguin Grillhouse - Meeting Space Banquet room of 2,200 square feet, as well as audiovisual equipment and a fulltime catering department Facility Specs Completed in 1996 1000 seating capacity 400 space parking capacity Medical room Warm up area Licensed for alcohol 1 Official room Food services 28 dressing rooms Electronic Scoreboard Sound system Yes Owner Private Office space Weight room / fitness facility Equipment storage Media room High speed Internet capability Hospitality room
Conference Room Locker Rooms Training Equipment