The Altrincham Ice Dome is an approximatly 2,500-capacity (2,000 seats, and up to 500 standing) multi-purpose arena in Manchester, England that is currently under construction. The Ice Dome will host the home matches of the Manchester Phoenix ice hockey club. An arena is a circular or oval shaped (or sometimes rectangular) public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... This article is about the city in England. ... League: Elite Ice Hockey League Founded: 2003 Home Ice: Trafford Ice Dome Capacity: 2450approx Ice Size: 56m x 26m City: Manchester, United Kingdom Colours: Red, White, and Black Head Coach: Tony Hand Ownership: Neil Morris The Manchester Phoenix is an ice hockey team from Manchester, England. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ...

The Ice Dome is a prefabricated structure constructed in Finland. Assembly of the building began in August 2006. The Altrincham Ice Dome was due to open on September 24th 2006 when the Manchester Phoenix are scheduled to play host to the Sheffield Steelers in their opening home game. On September 3rd 2006, this date was revised to November 30th 2006 at a pre-season meeting between the fans and club/rink management. September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... League: Elite Ice Hockey League Founded: 1991 Home Ice: Hallam FM Arena Capacity: 8500 Ice Size: 197ft x 98ft City: Sheffield, England Colours: White, Teal, and Orange Head Coach: David Matsos Ownership: Arena Sports LTD. Sheffield Steelers is a British ice hockey club from Sheffield, England. ...

The rink has a life expectancy of 15 years, but is expected to be replaced in 5 years time by a larger permanent facility on land adjacent to the current build. The building is rumored to be costing £3.5m (unverified rumor).