HOST VENUES

John Labatt Centre, London
99 Dundas Street, London

Constructed in 2002, the John Labatt Centre, which is located in the heart of downtown London, is the home of the OHL’s London Knights and the University of Western Ontario Mustangs hockey teams. The John Labatt Centre also hosts a variety of major events and concerts each year. The John Labatt Centre will be the main venue for the 2007 Under 17 Hockey Challenge.

Seating capacity: 9,100
NHL sized ice surface: 200’ x 85’

Gemini Sportsplex, Strathroy
667 Adair Boulevard, Strathroy

The “Gem” as it is referred to locally, officially opened in October of 2000. Since opening the Gemini Complex has accommodated a variety of events including many minor hockey, figure skating and international curling competitions, and many other special events. The Gem is also the home of the Strathroy Rockets, Junior B team. The Gem is conveniently located next to Highway #402, and is 45 km from London. The Gemini Complex will be hosting 4 games during the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Seating Capacity: 1,000
NHL sized ice surface: 200’ x 85’

For tickets:
By Phone: (519) 245-7557
By Email: u17tickets@sdmha.org

Timken Community Complex, St. Thomas
2 Third Avenue, St. Thomas

The Timken Community Complex is conveniently situated near the downtown are of St. Thomas. The Complex will be hosting 4 games during the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

Seating Capacity: 2,840
2 NHL sized ice surfaces: 200’ x 85’

For tickets:
By Phone: (519) 631-3607
Online: www.stmha.net

Rotary Complex, Stratford
353 McCarthy Road, Stratford

The Stratford Rotary Complex which will be opening later in 2007 is located 60km Northeast of London will be hosting 3 games during the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

2 NHL sized ice surfaces: 200’ x 85’

For tickets:
By Phone: (519) 301-0600
www.stratfordhockey.ca/first.html

Southwood Community Complex, Woodstock
381 Finkle Street, Woodstock

By Phone: (519) 539-3181
By Email: wmha@bellnet.ca

The Southwood Community Complex which is located in Woodstock will be hosting 2 games during the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Seating capacity: 2,000
2 ice surfaces: 100’ x 200’

Lucan Community Memorial Centre, Lucan
263 Main Street, Lucan

The Lucan Community Memorial Centre which is located 27km from the city of London is the home of the Lucan Irish, Junior D team. The Centre will be hosting 4 games during the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Seating Capacity: 2,500
Ice surface: 185’ x 85’

For tickets:
Phone 1: (519) 615-0751
Phone 2: (519) 225-2481

 

For more information:
Ryan Robins Manager, Marketing Services