Kelvin Jankowski, manager of capital facilities construction for the City of Thunder Bay, says the arena floor at Delaney Arena dates back to 1967, and is now past its prime.
One of Thunder Bay's biggest arenas will see fewer skaters this season due to major repairs needed | CBC News LoadedIce refrigeration system failures and problems with the arena floor are causing headaches at Delaney Arena in Thunder Bay, Ont. Here are some of the changes user groups can expect for the 2024-2025 season as the city aims to reduce the strain on the ice system. One of the most popular arenas in Thunder Bay will be operating at reduced capacity this season.
"It was determined that the brine lines are indeed failing, and that they only have a limited amount of life left," Jankowski said. "The pipes are becoming very brittle now, and so it's going to be a continuing issue that will not get better." Delaney Arena also saw issues with its floor and refrigeration system last year. While repairs were done this summer, "it ended up being much worse than what we anticipated," said Paul Burke, the city's sport and community development supervisor.The floor at Delaney Arena dates back to 1967, said Jankowski. The lifespan of an arena floor is about 50 years.
"A lot of people just feel like it came pretty much on the cusp of the season starting next week, essentially," Shedden said. Delaney Arena in Thunder Bay, Ont., is a popular spot for tournaments. Members of the hockey community say reduced capacity at the rink this season will be a challenge due to high demand for ice times.
"Our winters are long, and the reality is that skiing is great, but it's not always consistent," said Shedden.Women hockey players put heat on Kenora, Ont., for earlier ice times, fearing leagues may fold
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