MTS Iceplex
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Construction
The MTS Iceplex, originally known as the True North MoosePlex Hockey Canada Centre, was built on time and within its budget, at a cost of $26.6 million Canadian. The federal and provincial governments contributed $11.7 million, while True North covered the remaining $14.9 million.[2] In exchange for public funding, True North guaranteed use of the facility for local amateur and recreational hockey.[4]
In April 2010, True North entered a naming rights agreement with MTS, and the facility was renamed the MTS Iceplex. MTS owns the naming rights to both of True North's major facilities, the other being the MTS Centre.[5]
In 2015, True North unveiled plans for a 21,000 square foot expansion to the facility. The $7.5 million addition is expected to be completed in 2016.[6]
Facilities
The Iceplex is open year round and consists of four arenas, each with an NHL regulation size ice surface. Each rink is sponsored by a local business: the Canadian Tire Arena seats 1,350 spectators, while the RE/MAX, Assiniboine Credit Union, and Red River Co-op Arenas seat 225 each.[5] The Iceplex also features dryland training facilities, 22 dressing rooms, a pro shop, a restaurant and bar, conference rooms, and office space for Hockey Manitoba, Hockey Canada, and True North.[1][5][7] The complex is located just outside the west Perimeter Highway, next to Assiniboia Downs, Pointe West AutoPark, and the Red River Exhibition grounds.
Events
The Iceplex was one of three venues that hosted the 2011 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge, a major international hockey tournament held by Hockey Canada each winter. It was slated to host the 2012 tournament as well, but Hockey Canada, at the request of True North, decided to relocate the tournament to Windsor, Ontario in June 2011.[8][9]
Notable events taking place annually at the Iceplex include the Manitoba Junior Hockey League showcase, Manitoba Senior 'A' championship, and Hockey Manitoba Cup.[10][11]
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