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General Motors Place |
Location: Downtown Vancouver
Distance from Vancouver Olympic Village: 2 km
Venue Capacity: 18,630
Elevation: 8 m
Venue Description
Ice Hockey will be staged in two venues - General Motors Place and the UBC Winter Sports Centre. General Motors Place is located on a rapid transit line in downtown Vancouver.
Construction Update
On June 7, 2006, VANOC and the IIHF announced the 2010 ice hockey tournaments will be played on North American size ice surfaces rather than converting to the larger international size. Engineering studies are underway to determine building modifications that will be necessary to meet Olympic Games requirements. Modifications at General Motors Place will be timed to minimize any disruption to regular activities in the building.
Post-Games Use
This world-class facility is home of the National Hockey League (NHL) Vancouver Canucks, and hosts major sport and entertainment events throughout the year.
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