Clare Drake Arena

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Clare Drake Arena
Former names Varsity Arena
Location Main Campus
Opened 1959[1]
Owner University of Alberta
Surface Artificial ice
Capacity 2,700[1]
Tenants
Alberta Golden Bears (CIS)

Clare Drake Arena is a 2,700-seat multi-purpose arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is home to the University of Alberta Golden Bears ice hockey team and was named after former University of Alberta Golden Bears hockey coach, Clare Drake, who led the Golden Bears to 697 career wins.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Renfree, Andrew (March 29, 2007). "Aging rink in need of facelift". The Gateway. p. 17. Retrieved November 15, 2012. 
  2. Gutsch, Matt. "Clare Drake". University of Alberta Centenary. University of Alberta. Retrieved November 15, 2012. 

Coordinates: 53°31′28″N 113°31′42″W / 53.5245167°N 113.5283911°W / 53.5245167; -113.5283911


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