U of S hosts Merlis Belsher Place community grand opening

SASKATOON – Members of the media are invited to come out and join our community as we celebrate the official grand opening of Merlis Belsher Place.

Saturday, Oct. 26
10 am - 3 pm
Merlis Belsher Place
2010 College Drive

There will be giveaways, face painting, balloons, music and free coffee and hot chocolate throughout the event.

9 – 10 am Huskie men’s hockey alumni skate on Merlis Belsher Spectator Arena

10 am – 12:30 pm Public skate with Howler on Merlis Belsher Community Rink*

11 am – 12:30 pm Meet Dave King, Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team coach

1 – 3 pm Try sledge hockey on Merlis Belsher Spectator Arena


Both the men’s and women’s Huskie hockey teams will also be playing their provincial rivals on Friday, Oct. 26 (men’s) and Saturday, Oct. 27 (women’s) at TIME.

*helmets are mandatory for the free public skate* 

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For more information, contact:

Jennifer Thoma
Media Relations Specialist
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-1851
jennifer.thoma@usask.ca