Affinity Place

Last updated
Affinity Place
Affinity Place entrance.jpg
Affinity Place entrance
Former namesSpectra Place (2011-2013)
Location701 Souris Avenue
Estevan, SK
OwnerCity of Estevan
OperatorCity of Estevan
Capacity 3,664
Construction
Broke ground2009
Built2009-2011
OpenedSeptember 16, 2011
Construction cost C$23.5 million
Tenants
Estevan Bruins (SJHL) (2011–present)
Website
http://estevan.ca/affinity-place/

Affinity Place is an indoor multi-use event centre in Estevan, Saskatchewan, home to the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

History

Construction on Affinity Place began in May 2009 to replace Estevan’s aging Civic Auditorium. [1] The project was finished in 2011. The first event for the $23.5 million facility, [2] initially named Spectra Place, was held on April 15, 2011 with a concert featuring Tom Cochrane and Kim Mitchell. [3]

The arena was renamed to Affinity Place in 2013. [4]

The venue has hosted various sporting events, like curling, hockey and mixed martial arts, along with a series of concerts.

Notable hockey events hosted at Affinity Place include the 2016 Western Canada Cup and the 2022 Centennial Cup.

The venue became the first to host both the SaskTel Tankard and the Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts in the same year in 2023. [5]

Past concerts have included performances by The Tragically Hip, [6] Mötley Crüe, Sum 41 and The Offspring. [7]

Inside Affinity Place Inside Affinity Place.jpg
Inside Affinity Place

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Estevan</span> City in Saskatchewan, Canada

Estevan is the eleventh-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) north of the Canada–United States border. The Souris River runs by the city. This city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SaskTel Centre</span> Multi-use indoor arena in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

SaskTel Centre is an arena located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The facility opened in February 1988 and is currently the home venue of the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League, the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, and the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League, with the arena being referred to as Co-op Field at SaskTel Centre during Rush games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League</span> Ice hockey league in Saskatchewan, Canada

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is a Junior 'A' ice hockey league operating in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and one of nine member leagues of the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandt Centre</span> Multi-use indoor arena in Regina, Saskatchewan

Brandt Centre is an indoor arena at REAL District in Regina, Saskatchewan. Built in 1977, it is the home arena for the WHL's Regina Pats. It is owned by the city of Regina and operated by the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Slush Puppie Place</span> Indoor arena in downtown Kingston, Ontario

Slush Puppie Place is an indoor arena in downtown Kingston, Ontario. Opened in 2008, it is the home of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Laycock</span> Canadian curler from Saskatoon (born 1982)

Stephen "Steve" Laycock is a Canadian curler from Saskatoon. He currently skips his own team out of Swift Current.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saskatchewan Jazz Festival</span> West Canadian jazz festival

The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is an annual outdoor music festival held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Established in 1987, it has largely been held at the gardens of the Delta Bessborough hotel in Saskatoon, and features performers representing many genres—but particularly jazz, blues, and folk.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SaskTel Tankard</span>

The SaskTel Tankard is the annual provincial championship for men's curling in Saskatchewan, with the winner representing the province at the Montana's Brier, the national men's championship. The bonspiel, which is organized by CURLSASK, the provincial curling association, is also known as the SaskTel Provincial Men's Curling Championship. SaskTel became the title sponsor in 2004; the Tankard was previously known as the Macdonald Tankard (1927–1979), the Labatt Tankard (1980–1994), the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Tankard (1995–2003), and the SaskTel Mobility Tankard (2004–2006).

Kirk Lyle Muyres is a Canadian curler. He is a former Canadian junior champion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nutana Curling Club</span>

The Nutana Curling Club is a curling club located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Established in 1929 and first opening its doors in 1930, the club was originally located in the city's historic Nutana neighbourhood. The club relocated to the south-central Nutana Suburban Centre neighbourhood in 1966. Once one of six curling clubs in Saskatoon, Nutana is one of three clubs still operating along with the Sutherland Curling Club and the CN Curling Club.

Dallan Muyres is a Canadian curler from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He currently skips his own team. He grew up in St. Gregor, Saskatchewan.

Catlin Schneider is a Canadian curler from the Rural Municipality of Edenwold No. 158. He currently plays third on Team Reid Carruthers.

The 2018 SaskTel Tankard, the provincial men's curling championship for Saskatchewan, was held from January 31-February 4 at the Affinty Place in Estevan, Saskatchewan The winning Steve Laycock team will represent Saskatchewan at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Robyn Silvernagle is a Canadian curler from Unity, Saskatchewan. She currently skips her own team out of North Battleford. She is a three-time Saskatchewan Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion, winning the title in 2019, 2020 and 2023.

The Saskatchewan Summer Games and Saskatchewan Winter Games are multi-sport events held in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The governing body for the Saskatchewan Games is the Saskatchewan Games Council, a non-profit organization who has held responsibility for organizing the Games since 2006.

Christie Gamble is a Canadian curler from Regina, Saskatchewan.

The 2022 SaskTel Tankard, the provincial men's curling championship for Saskatchewan, was held from February 9 to February 13 at the Whitewood Curling Club in Whitewood, Saskatchewan. The winning Colton Flasch rink represented Saskatchewan at the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada's national men's curling championship.

Kevin Marsh is a Canadian curler from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He currently plays second on Team Mike McEwen.

Daniel Marsh is a Canadian curler from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He currently plays lead on Team Mike McEwen.

The 2023 SaskTel Tankard, the provincial men's curling championship for Saskatchewan, was held from February 1 to 5 at the Affinity Place in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The winning Kelly Knapp rink represented Saskatchewan at the 2023 Tim Hortons Brier in London, Ontario where they finished fourth in Pool A with a 4–4 record.

References

  1. "Sod Turning Last Night". DiscoverEstevan. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  2. "ESTEVAN SPECTRA PLACE GRAND OPENING | News and Media". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  3. "Affinity Place - About Us". City of Estevan. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  4. "Spectra Place to become Affinity Place". SaskToday.ca. 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  5. "Estevan to host 2023 Viterra Scotties, SaskTel Tankard". 650 CKOM. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  6. "Tragically Hip to play Estevan". SaskToday.ca. 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  7. "A Look Back at 2019: Sum 41 and The Offspring Make a Stop in Estevan". DiscoverEstevan. Retrieved September 25, 2023.