About
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is a large multi-purpose facility comprising three arenas, including the main Thunderbird Arena, which seats over 5,000 and can expand to accommodate up to 7,000 for special events. It is notable for hosting ice hockey and sledge hockey during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Opened in 2008, the centre is named after UBC alumnus Doug Mitchell, reflecting its strong ties to university and Canadian sports.