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Mo r r i s v i lle S ite of N ew ‘Canes Pract ice Ven u e
Artists’ rendering of new Carolina Hurricanes practice facility
A new partnership between the National Hockey League’s
permanent area in the complex that will include locker rooms,
Carolina Hurricanes and the Wake Competition Center makes the
equipment space, coaches’ offices, medical training areas and
Morrisville sports complex the team’s official practice facility
workout facilities.
beginning with the 2020-21 season.
“We’ve been proud to work with the Hurricanes over the years,
“This is an enormous step forward for our organization, providing
with Raleigh Center Ice serving as the team’s official practice
our coaches and athletes with a state-of-the-art training facility in
facility,” said Ammons. “But we’ve also recognized the need for
the heart of the Triangle,” said Canes President and General Manager Don Waddell. “In addition, the Wake Competition Center will be an outstanding addition for the thriving youth and amateur hockey community in this market.”
upgraded facilities for the Hurricanes, and to enhance our ability to host youth and college hockey tournaments in the Triangle. We’re excited about this partnership and the long-term future of hockey in North Carolina.”
The Wake Competition Center was designed by Raleigh developer Jeff Ammons as a multi-sport complex and academy near RaleighDurham International Airport which will feature facilities for ice hockey and skating, gymnastics, volleyball, soccer and athletic
Ammons spearheaded the $30 million Wake Competition Center — tucked away off Aviation Boulevard, and expected to include facilities for gymnastics, volleyball, soccer and athletic training.
training. The hockey facilities are housed in a 115,000 sq. ft.
The end product is expected to be a premier regional ice skating
building, with two NHL-sized sheets of ice and the ability to host
venue that includes a restaurant, a pro shop, skate rentals, party
1,700 spectators. The Hurricanes will occupy a 12,000 sq. ft.
rooms and more.
RTP’s Levitan Speaker At 29 th Chamber Meeting
Levitan will share news about Hub RTP, the new $1 billion urban
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport in Durham. the accomplishments of the Chamber, its members, and volunteers, this year’s event features a keynote from Scott Levitan, President and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation of North
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Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with top business leaders and elected officials during the session. Award presentations for the Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year, James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year and the Ambassador
A gathering of top business and community leaders to celebrate
Carolina, stewards of Research Triangle Park.
center being built in the heart of the Park.
of the Year also are planned. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. For more information, call 919-463-7155 or visit morrisvillechamber.org. Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport is located at 4700 Emperor Boulevard in Durham
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