Esso sponsors new Calgary rink
By Derek Winkler
Imperial Oil has signed-on as a sponsor of a new indoor skating rink at Scotia Place in Calgary. The 1,000-seat venue will be named the Esso Community Arena. The rink will be used for community hockey when it opens in 2027, as well as a practice facility for the Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen and Calgary Wranglers.
“The Esso Community Arena will be an exciting new venue supporting Calgary's ever-growing hockey community,” said John Whelan, chairman, president and CEO of Imperial. “Whether it's kids lacing up for the first time or teams chasing a championship, this rink represents opportunity, resilience and community. This is an exciting new chapter in Esso's long history of support for Canada's game, which is nearing a century of our association with hockey.”