June 5th, 2025
City of Delta, British Columbia
The Delta Ice Hawks Junior A Tier 1 Hockey Club is very excited to announce the team’s relocation to nearby Sungod Arena in North Delta. Centrally located, the 2,000-seat Sungod Arena is part of the Sungod Recreation Centre, which boasts a cycle-fit studio, gym, fitness studio, four pools, a whirlpool, sauna, steam room, weight room, aerobic studio, and ice rink. Notably, Sungod Arena was a venue for the IIHF 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, and the Delta Ice Hawks’ expanded team room was Team Canada’s dressing room during the tournament.
This move marks a significant step forward for the team, enhancing player development, fan experience, and community engagement, as well as the potential to host future Junior A Tier 1 Championships and events. It also means that the Delta Ice Hawks home games will now start at 7:00pm on Saturdays, changing from Tuesday nights at 7:30pm in Ladner.
“The City of Delta is proud to support the Delta Ice Hawks as they take this exciting next step in their journey,” said Mayor George V. Harvie. “The move to Sungod Arena not only reflects the team’s incredible growth and success but also strengthens community connections in North Delta. We look forward to welcoming fans from across Delta to cheer on the Ice Hawks in their new home and to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere this move will bring to Sungod Recreation Centre.”
“It’s a very exciting and bittersweet moment. There are so many amazing memories and so much history in the 28 consecutive seasons at Ladner Leisure Centre, as a Junior B club and, most recently, a Junior A, Tier 2 club,” commented the team’s owner Eduard Epshtein. With this move, we are starting a new chapter in the team’s history as Junior A, Tier 1 hockey team. We are grateful to the City of Delta and the minor hockey associations for making this move possible. We hope that our South Delta-based fans continue to support our team in the new North Delta location.”
