Servus Credit Union Place (or Servus Place for short) is a $43-million multipurpose leisure centre that opened on September 30, 2006 in St. Albert, Alberta. At 320,000 square feet (30,000 m2), Servus Place includes three NHL-sized arenas, an aquatic centre, fitness centre, indoor playground, leisure ice surface, three gymnasium courts, two field houses, a teaching kitchen, plus retail operations and food service outlets.[1]
The three NHL-sized arenas include the 2,023-seat Performance Arena, home of the St. Albert Steel ice hockey team of the Alberta Junior Hockey League [2]
The two other rinks include Mark Messier Arena, named in honour of St. Albert's famous son and hockey star Mark Messier, and Troy Murray Arena, named after Troy Murray the former NHLer from St. Albert. The Mark Messier/Troy Murray Arenas were part of the original twin Campbell Arenas, which were expanded to build the present-day Servus Place.[2]
Servus Credit Union Place has hosted many national and international competitions. In 2010, Servus Credit Union Place hosted the World Financial Group Continental Cup of Curling, the Alberta 55+ Winter Games; and in 2011, the Esso Cup, and the Kenyukai Koshukai & Tournament. In 2012, Servus Place will host the 2012 Special Olympics Winter Games.
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