The ribbon’s been cut on the new $132-million Cloverdale Sport and Ice Complex in Surrey, B.C., and local skaters are excited to lace up their skates and hit the ice.

The new arena features two NHL-sized ice rinks, each with 227 seats for spectators, four full-size team dressing rooms, and features for accessible ice sports such as para ice hockey, according to the city.

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said the new arena will support children, youth and adults.

“This complex is about kids getting their first pair of skates, women and girls hockey expanding, figure skaters training closer to home, and hockey tournaments that fill our hotels,” Locke said.

“It’s community health and inclusion and economic activity all in one place.”

The arena complex will get a third NHL-sized rink, as constru

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