Hammersmith Ice Drome
| Hammersmith Ice Drome | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Hammersmith Ice Drome Brook Green Road Hammersmith London W6 |
| Opened | December 30, 1929 |
| Closed | April 28, 1934 |
| Owner | |
| Tenants | Hammersmith (1930-1931) London Lions (1932-1933) |
| Capacity | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 175 ft x 75 ft (or 182 x 83) Info varies |
The Hammersmith Ice Drome was an ice rink based in London, England.[1] It was originally a dance hall known as the Hammersmith Palais. It returned to this name and function after closing as an ice rink in 1934.
The final gig at the Palais was a performance by The Fall on April 1, 2007, a recording of which was subsequently released as the live album Last Night at The Palais. The original building was demolished in May–June 2012. A new building was constructed on the site, and in September 2013 opened as a student hall of residence, advertised as being on the site of the Hammersmith Palais.
The first ice hockey game to be played at the Palais was a match between Oxford University and London on January 31, 1930 (won by the latter 4-1). The rink was home to a local "Hammersmith" side that played challenge matches from 1930-31. They defeated Grosvenor House Canadians 5-2 on April 16, 1930.
The rink was later home to the London Lions during the 1932-33 season. The Lions old home, the Golders Green Ice Rink, had closed by this point.
References
- ↑ Harris, Martin C. (2005). Homes of British Ice Hockey.