E.ON Arena

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = E.ON Arena


location = Sportvägen 4, Timrå, Medelpad, Sweden
coordinates = coord|62|30|21|N|17|21|00|E|region:SE-Y_type:landmark
broke_ground =
built = 1964 - 1966
opened = September 4, 1966
renovated = 1994
expanded = 2003
owner = Conferera i Timrå AB
operator = Conferera i Timrå AB
surface =
construction_cost = SEK 50 million
(2003 expansion)
architect =
structural engineer =
services engineer =
project_manager =
main_contractors = Ellextre Entreprenad AB (2003 expansion)
former_names = Timrå Isstadion (1966 - 2003)
Sydkraft Arena (2003 - 2005)
tenants = Timrå IK (Elitserien) 1965 - "present"
seating_capacity = 6,000 (4,600 seats + 1,400 stands)

E.ON Arena, formerly Sydkraft Arena, is an indoor sporting arena located in Timrå, Sweden. It is the home arena of the Timrå IK ice hockey team. The current capacity is 6,000.

History

The current building was constructed in 2003 on the grounds of, and re-using the roof from the old Timrå Isstadion. This predecessor dates back to around 1964 according to the Swedish Hockey Association, but was officially inaugurated September 4 1966. The old arena underwent a heavy refresh for the 1994/95 season, resulting in a capacity of 5,500.

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External links

* [http://www.eonarena.se/ E.ON Arena]
* [http://www.timraik.nu/arena/ E.ON Arena on Timrå IK homepage]
* [http://www.hockeyligan.se/index.php?arena=13 E.ON Arena on SEL homepage]
* [http://www.hockeyarenas.net/?page=3000&arID=305 Pictures and facts (unofficial)]