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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Plans drawn up for 3,000 capacity ice rink arena near Trafford Centre
Plans have been submitted for a new 3,000-capacity ice rink and sports arena in Greater TraffordCity Arena development has been proposed for a site near the Chill Factore indoor ski centre and the Trafford Centre. As well as hosting a range of sport the arena will also convert into an event space that will host virtual reality immersive experiences, small concerts, screenings and live approved, the land would be acquired from regeneration specialists Peel Waters and operated by the Planet Ice group, which operates 14 other similar venues across the UK. The company's managing director James Whittaker said it would be a "huge leisure and retail destination"."There is no other destination in the country that brings together everything that's available here in one place," he said."There's a lot of other things this arena cold be used for whether that be music events or boxing."Peel Waters said if planning permission was granted construction would be predicted to take between 12 and 15 purpose-built facility could also provide a further boost for the Manchester Storm ice hockey team, which has confirmed it in negotiations to play at the new new area would able to accommodate an additional 1,000 fans and spectators in comparison with their current site in Altrincham. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Devils thrash Clan in Elite League
Cardiff Devils bounced back after heavy defeat against Manchester Storm by beating Glasgow Clan 6-1 in the Elite MacDonald opened the scoring for Devils, who had lost 6-0 to Storm last Ully levelled for Clan in the second period but goals from Riley Brandt, Tyler Busch and Bradley Schoonbaert put Devils firmly in control,Cole Sanford and Ryan Barrow sealed the win for Devils, who are away to Dundee Stars on Sunday.
BBC News
15-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Storm complete comeback to extend Devils' winless run
Manchester Storm came from behind to beat Cardiff Devils 5-3 at the Vindico was a third win on the bounce for Storm who are second from bottom in the Elite meanwhile, drop further off the pace of the top three with their losing streak extending to five were five goals in a frenetic opening period with Joey Martin twice finding the net for Devils along with Ryan kept in touch with a Ryan Hughes effort, while Cameron Critchlow scored on the D'Aoust levelled the scores to 3-3 in the second period with all to play for in the it was Storm who emerged winners with Noah Carroll on target before Tyler Hinam found an empty net in the final return to action on Sunday with a trip to Fife Flyers, while Storm are away to Glasgow Clan on Wednesday.
