Fjällräven Center
| Fjällräven Center | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Örnsköldsvik, Sweden |
| Broke ground | 14 September 2004 |
| Opened | 26 August 2006 |
| Owner | Evenemangsarenan i Örnsköldsvik AB |
| Tenants | Modo Hockey (SHL) (From 2006) |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 7,600 |
Fjällräven Center (formerly Swedbank Arena) is an indoor sporting arena located in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The capacity of the arena is 7,600 for ice hockey games and 9,800 for concerts, and the arena was opened on 26 August 2006.
Ground was broken for the arena on 14 September 2004. The arena is 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 replaced the older Kempehallen as the home arena of the Modo Hockey ice hockey team.
In November 2009, it was announced that Fjällräven acquired the naming rights, and from January 1, 2010 the arena is called Fjällräven Center.
Gallery
Fjällräven Center as seen from the nearby bay
Interior of Fjällräven Center during a hockey game
External links
- Fjällräven Center — Official site
- Hockeyarenas.net entry
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