the supervision of the directors, including Ronnie Gamble, President, Frank Smallman, Faye MacWilliams, Donna Smallman, Billy MacKendrick, Paul Strang, Eric McCarthy, Shelton Barlow, Gary Wallace, Steven Ellis, Ronnie Gallant, Richard Livingstone, Maxine Harris, Leonard McCormick and Gary Morgan.

The project involved replacing the old ice surface and building, and the renovation of the concrete and steel building which was constructed in 1977.

The new facility opened on December 14, 1990. It boasted an NHL size ice surface of 85 X 200 feet, seating for 1200 people, 9 dressing rooms, a classroom, capability for summer ice, and plexi- glass surrounding the ice surface. Capital cost of the project was $1.2 million, funded through mortgages, government grants, and person- al and corporate donations.

Since opening, the new complex has hosted car shows, trade fairs, summer hockey school and hockey tournaments, professional entertainments, in addition to an expanded winter program. In September, 1992, the Philadelphia Flyers with their superstar, Eric Lindros, became the first NHL training camp to be held in O'Leary. This camp had the distinction of being a first for P.E.l. Minor hockey provides activity for over 180 boys and girls; the figure skating club has 85 members; and very competitive Senior ”A”, Bantam ”AAA”, and Junior ”B” wear the traditional maroon and white colours of O’Leary hockey.

The rink continues to be a viable facility with hockey for minors and seniors, figure skating, and a Drop In Centre for youth.

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