Owned and operated by the City of Sault Ste Marie, the GFL Memorial Gardens opened its doors in 2006. It has an NHL-sized ice rink and a spectator capacity of 6,100.
As Northern Ontario’s premier Sports and Entertainment Facility, the GFL Memorial Gardens is the home of the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. Formerly known as the Essar Centre, it serves as a multi-sporting complex, venue for entertainment, trade shows, conferences and much more.