A`nowara`ko:wa Arena

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A`nowara`ko:wa Arena
Location36 Arena Road,
Akwesasne, Ontario, Canada
K6H 5R7
Capacity 3,000
Opened1995
Tenants
Akwesasne Chiefs (CPJHL) 2016–present
Akwesasne Lightning/Indians (OJBLL) 1996–present
Akwesasne Wolves (EOJHL) 1998–2015
Akwesasne Warriors (FHL) 2010–2012

A`nowara`ko:wa Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Cornwall Island, Ontario on the Akwesasne reservation.

History

Built in 1995, it is home to several hockey and lacrosse games. Current tenants include the Akwesasne Chiefs of the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League and the Akwesasne Indians of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League.

The Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League played at the arena until the team dissolved in 2012.

Coordinates: 45°00′23″N74°43′50″W / 45.0063°N 74.7305°W / 45.0063; -74.7305


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