Andrew H. McCain Arena facts for kids
| Former names | Acadia Arena |
|---|---|
| Owner | Acadia University |
| Capacity | 1,800 (seated, hockey) 2,800 (Concerts) |
| Surface | 200' X 100' |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Tenants | |
| Acadia Axemen (AUS) 1988-present, Wolfville Wolves (arena football) | |
The Andrew H. McCain Arena is a cool building in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. It used to be called the Acadia Arena. This arena is a place where many different events happen.
It was built in 1988. The arena has a special ice surface that is the same size as those used in the Olympics.
Home of the Axemen
The arena is the home rink for the Acadia Axemen ice hockey team. They play their games here. The Axemen are a university team.
Big Games and Events
Many exciting events have taken place at the arena. It has hosted special hockey games with Team Canada. Famous players from the NHL have also played here. Even teams from the American Hockey League have visited.
In 1990, the arena was a training spot for athletes from the Soviet Union. They were getting ready for the World Figure Skating Championships. Those championships were held nearby in Halifax.
More Than Just Sports
The Andrew H. McCain Arena isn't just for sports. It has also hosted many concerts. People come to watch their favorite bands play live.
A scene from the movie Dolores Claiborne was filmed here too. It was the eclipse scene!
Arena Features
The arena can hold a lot of people. For ice events like hockey games, about 1,800 people can sit in the stands. If there's an event on the ice itself, like a concert, another 1,000 people can stand there. This means up to 2,800 people can enjoy events at the arena!
