8 Teams · 1 Day · 3-Game Guarantee · Sunday, December 27 · SLS Centre, Cochrane
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For parents, grandparents and fans

The rink &
around Cochrane

Where to park, what to bring and where to refuel between games. Everything you need for a long, happy day at the rink.

The venue

Spray Lake Sawmills Centre

800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B8

403-932-1635 · info@slscentre.com · slscentre.com

Our ice: Totem 1 & Totem 2

Open Dec 27 · holiday hours may apply

Get directions Call the SLS Centre

Getting there

Driving

Just west of Calgary. Give yourself extra time: December roads can be slow and the first puck drops at 10:00 AM.

Parking

Free parking on site.

Carpool

Eight teams arriving at once fills a lot fast. Share rides with your team where you can.

Rink-day survival kit

Layers & a blanket

It's a long day in a cold arena. Toques and mitts welcome.

Travel mug

Fill up before you arrive. Your hands will thank you by game two.

Snacks for players

Three games is a lot of skating. Pack water and fuel for between games.

Loonies & cash

For the 50/50, loonie games and raffle prize table in the lobby. See the prizes

Fuel up in Cochrane

December 27 falls in the holidays, so hours may change. Call ahead, especially for a team dinner.

At the rink

SLS Centre

  • Patsy's Place · sandwiches, burgers, soft serve and milkshakes
  • Jugo Juice · smoothies and lighter options
  • On the Rocks Lounge · upper level, drinks and light snacks
  • Dangle Show Hockey · on-site pro shop for anything left at home

Check December 27 hours with each business.

Team dinner & catching the game

Sit-down spots

  • The Canadian Brewhouse · sports bar, screens everywhere
  • Original Joe's · casual, family-friendly
  • Montana's BBQ & Bar · big portions for big appetites
  • MR MIKES Steakhouse · a sit-down treat
  • Mama Mia Italian Kitchen · pasta night

A Cochrane classic

MacKay's Ice Cream

Scooping in Cochrane since 1948. The perfect post-tournament reward, even in December. Check holiday hours before you go.

Long break between games?

The SLS Centre has a wave pool and water slides at the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre, a climbing wall and an indoor walking track. Perfect for siblings with energy to burn. Check admission and holiday hours at slscentre.com.

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