Planet Ice Altrincham
The Storm Shelter | |
Interactive map of Planet Ice Altrincham | |
| Location | Oakfield Road Altrincham WA14 1BA England |
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| Coordinates | 53°23′12″N 2°20′45″W / 53.3868°N 2.3458°W |
| Operator | Planet Ice |
| Capacity | 2,440 (2,140 seated) |
| Type | Ice Rink Sports Venue |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2007 |
| Tenants | |
| Manchester Phoenix (2007–2015) Manchester Storm Altrincham Aces Manchester Storm Academy Manchester Metros | |
| Website | |
| Silver Blades official website | |
Planet Ice Altrincham (formerly known as the Altrincham Ice Dome) is an ice rink operated by Planet Ice in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. It has 2,140 seats and up to 300 standing places.
Planet Ice Altrincham hosts the home matches of the Manchester Storm, Altrincham Aces ice hockey clubs, the university ice hockey team Manchester Metros, as well as junior ice hockey (Manchester Storm Junior Academy), public skating sessions, birthday parties, private events, and skating lessons. It was previously the home of the Manchester Phoenix until a legal dispute arose in 2014-2015 between the management of the ice rink and the Phoenix team over alleged financial impropriety regarding junior teams at the venue.
The rink replaced the original Altrincham Ice Rink, which had closed in 2003. The Dome itself was originally meant to be replaced by a more permanent 3,000 seat facility as part of the Altair development, but changes to the plans have seen the current rink retained, with alterations to be made, including the addition of a 10 pin bowling facility