Winnipeg Blues Announce Relocation to State-of-the-Art RINK Training Centre
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Winnipeg Blues Announce Relocation to State-of-the-Art RINK Training Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba – February 13, 2025
The Winnipeg Blues Junior Hockey Club is thrilled to announce its relocation to the RINK Training Centre, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility. This move marks a significant step forward for the team, promising a new era of enhanced player development, fan experience, and community engagement.
RINK is known for its cutting-edge amenities and commitment to excellence, will provide the Blues with a top-notch home. The facility boasts a state of the art dressing room and players lounge, modern training areas, advanced ice technology, comfortable seating,and concessions. These upgrades will create an unparalleled environment for the players, staff and fans.
“This relocation to the RINK Training Centre is a game-changer for the Winnipeg Blues,” said Josh Gratton, Head Coach and General Manager. “We are incredibly excited about the opportunities this new facility will provide for our players, staff, and fans. RINK’s commitment to providing a world-class experience aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of the Blues. We believe this move will elevate our team to new heights and create a more dynamic and engaging experience for everyone involved.”
“We are excited to welcome the Winnipeg Blues and the MJHL back to The RINK for the 2025/26 hockey season,” said Ryan Cyr, RINK President. “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to support on-ice player and goaltender development through our RINK Development divisions, as well as offer sports science and performance training through Testify Performance. We look forward to building a strong relationship with the Blues and their partners in the MJHL.”
The move to the RINK Training Centre underscores the Winnipeg Blues’ dedication to providing its players with the best possible resources to develop their skills and reach their full potential. The state-of-the-art training facilities and modern amenities will create a professional atmosphere that fosters growth and success.
The Winnipeg Blues organization is confident that this relocation to the RINK Training Centre represents a significant step in the right direction, solidifying the team’s position as a premier junior hockey club. The team looks forward to welcoming fans to their new home and embarking on an exciting new chapter in Winnipeg Blues history.
The Winnipeg Freeze will continue to call the hockey for all centre home for the 2025-26 season and beyond.
About Winnipeg Blues:
Founded in 1930, The Winnipeg Blues are a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The team was founded as the Winnipeg Monarchs and was also formerly known as the Fort Garry Blues (1978-1984) and Winnipeg South Blues (1984-2010). The Blues hockey club has won 17 Turnbull Cups as MJHL champions, two ANAVET Cups, and six Abbott Cups. The Monarchs were also three-time Memorial Cup champions before the reorganization of Canadian junior hockey in 1970. The 1995 Winnipeg South Blues have been inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame under the team category. https://www.winnipegblues.ca/
About RINK Hockey Corp:
The RINK Hockey Corp. is a Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada based company founded in 2009 by people passionate about a unique approach to skill development and the game of hockey. Our team of professionals are committed to setting the standard of excellence and innovation in hockey in an environment where exceptional performance has no limit with the vision of being a complete hockey resource for personal and professional development. The company owns and operates the RINK Training Centre in Winnipeg, MB and its respective Player and Goalie Development divisions, as well as the RINK Testify Performance whose focus is sports-science and data-driven training. The RINK Hockey Corp. also owns and operates the RINK Hockey Academy, with locations in both Winnipeg, MB and Kelowna, BC, which delivers student athletes a world-class education-based hockey experience. The RINK Hockey Corp. prides itself on delivering development to all ages and skill levels while upholding a culture that fosters love for the game of hockey. https://therink.ca/