Swedbank Arena

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Swedbank Arena

Location	Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Broke ground	September 14, 2004
Opened	August 26, 2006
Owner	Evenemangsarenan i Örnsköldsvik AB
Tenants
Modo Hockey (SEL) (From 2006)
Seats
Hockey: 7,600

Swedbank Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden sponsored by Swedbank. The capacity of the arena is 7,600 for ice hockey games, and the arena was completed in the fall of 2006.

Ground was broken for the arena on September 14, 2004. The arena is beautifully located in downtown Örnsköldsvik, by the harbor, and is surrounded by water on three sides. It contains three spectator levels: one suite level, and two general seating levels. Other features include a restaurant and six bars. The atrium features a light display called Active Light Field, which makes the atrium change colors.

It replaces the older Kempehallen as the home arena of the MODO Hockey ice hockey team. In 2008, it will host the European Curling Championships.

Current arenas in the Swedish Elitserien