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Your Voice: What are your favourite memories of Minoru Arenas?

The Richmond News asked Seafair Minor Hockey Association members to share their memories
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Readers shared their memories of Minoru Arenas

From top left, clockwise:

Anna May:

"I can remember running around the stadium warming up for playoff games, or public skating with my team for wrap-up parties. I even remember watching the Sockeyes on a Thursday night and being able to stay up late.  Minoru ice rink has been a big part of my childhood memories!"

Steve and Carson Howitt:

"Minoru arenas has been a staple for both myself (Steve Howitt) and my son Carson. We often come here for public skating and Sockeyes games. Carson and I actually both first learned to skate at Minoru. I can still remember the public skating as a child with the “reverse” skate to go the other way." 

Jacob Mallari:

"I like Minoru stadium because I like playing in the big arena. I like listening to the loud music and it gets me ready and pumped for my Sunday afternoon home games. One highlight I have of Minoru is when I got a chance to get changed with my teammates in the Sockeyes’ dressing room. It was awesome!"

Makayla Kusch:

"My most favourite memory at Minoru Arenas was learning how to skate with my grandpa and receiving my first ever hockey stick from the iceman Jeff. And also playing during the Sockeyes intermission. And, the many hockey games with friends and teaching classmates how to skate. Oh, also broomball! and ringette."

Nathan Kusch:

"Playing manhunt and handball soccer while watching my sister’s and cousins’ many hockey games. Also, watching the many exciting Sockeye games and lacrosse games. I now enjoy playing hockey at Minoru because lots of people are able to watch and I can hear them cheer so loud."