GFL Memorial Gardens
current home of the OHL's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
The GFL Memorial Gardens, formerly the Steelback Centre and Essar Centre, is a 4,928-seat sports and entertainment centre in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. It opened on September 29, 2006, replacing the now demolished Sault Memorial Gardens. The new building was constructed directly next door to the former Memorial Gardens and incorporated its most distinctive feature, the Memorial Tower, into its plans. The block surrounding the arena is called "Memorial Square".
The Garden's primary tenant is the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League.
Structure
The main entrance to the facility is located in the north west corner of the building, adjacent to the Memorial Tower, in the corner where the box office is located.
Concourse level
There are major entrances to the concourse level from each of the four corners of the GFL Memorial Gardens. Located on the concourse level are four main concessions, as well as the Molson Canadian Hockey House restaurant, multiple beer stands, and a coffee vendor.
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