The Dauphinee Centre Arena

The front entrance of the Dauphinee Centre

The Dauphinee Centre serves as Saint Mary's University's on-campus arena and the home of the Huskies' men's and women's hockey teams.

Arena features:

Ice Surface: NHL-sized.
Seating: 875 fixed seats, with a total capacity of over 1,200 spectators.
Accessibility: Fully accessible with an elevator and six accessible changing rooms. These rooms are used by visiting teams, community sports groups, summer camps, and Saint Mary's University's intramural and club programs.
Community Focus: Over half of the arena's usage is dedicated to community activities.

Additional facilities:

Barbara Holmes Gathering Centre: Located on the upper level, this heated gathering space includes a room with a view of the ice, designed for community use.
Pseudio Link: A pedway connecting the Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness to the Dauphinee Centre, providing convenient access.
Holmes Family Varsity Suite: A dedicated area for the Huskies teams to prepare for games.

Facility hours and rental information

The Dauphinee Centre Project

The Dauphinee Centre is named in honour of the late Bob Dauphinee, a Saint Mary's alumnus and community champion, who donated $2 million for an arena through his estate. It opened in fall 2019.

Enhancements to the arena and the varsity suite were made possible by a generous gift of $2 million from local entrepreneurs Glen and Nancy Holmes, owners of Pseudio, Samuel & Co and Envy.

Learn more about the Dauphinee Centre Project