O’Brien Group Arena secures fifth hosting of AIHL finals

Melbourne’s O’Brien Group Arena will host the 2017 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Finals in September for the fifth consecutive year.

Welcoming the hosting, O’Brien Group Arena General Manager Paul Keisler stated “we are excited that the 2017 Australian Ice Hockey League Finals will again be at the O’Brien Group Arena for the fifth year in a row and seven out of the past eight events.

“O’Brien Group Arena is undoubtedly Australia’s best venue to host the teams and provide spectators with a quality ice hockey experience.”

The venue has significantly increased visitor capacity and spectator areas for this year’s finals, with upgrades including a newly renovated bar, a new food outlet, and added furniture on the bar level.

AIHL Commissioner Robert Bannerman said the league is thrilled to host the championship series in Melbourne again, adding “Melbourne remains a sporting mecca in Australia – welcoming all to the city – and in September, has a fantastic finals feeling.

“The O’Brien Group Arena is home to the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, an ideal venue for the peak of the AIHL’s season. Every year the Finals weekend becomes bigger and better. With a festival atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”

Australian Ice Hockey League image courtesy of Adstract Art.

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