K.C. Irving Regional Centre

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K.C. Irving Regional Centre is a hockey rink in Bathurst, New Brunswick, home of the Chaleur Lightning (MHL, Junior A). It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 3,524 for hockey. That makes it the 7th-largest rink in Junior A.

The closest NHL rink is Bell Centre in Montreal, about 387 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Bathurst, New Brunswick
Home of
Chaleur Lightning (Junior A)
League
MHL · EastLink North Division
Opened
1996
Capacity
3,524
Former names
Fredericton Red Wings
Size rank in Junior A
7th of 69

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Rinks near K.C. Irving Regional Centre10

  1. 1Junior AMiramichi Civic Centre — Miramichi Timberwolves (Miramichi, New Brunswick)12 mi
  2. 2Junior AJ.K. Irving Centre — West Kent Steamers (Bouctouche, New Brunswick)52 mi
  3. 3U SportsAréna Jean-Louis-Lévesque — Moncton Aigles Bleus (Moncton, New Brunswick)73 mi
  4. 4CHLAvenir Centre — Moncton Wildcats (Moncton, New Brunswick)73 mi
  5. 5U SportsAitken University Centre — UNB Reds (Fredericton, New Brunswick)86 mi
  6. 6Junior AMemorial Regional Civic Centre — Campbellton Tigers (Campbellton, New Brunswick)87 mi
  7. 7Junior AE. & P. Sénéchal Centre — Grand Falls Rapids (Grand Falls, New Brunswick)94 mi
  8. 8Junior ACredit Union Place — Summerside Western Capitals (Summerside, Prince Edward Island)100 mi
  9. 9Junior AAmherst Stadium — Amherst Ramblers (Amherst, Nova Scotia)105 mi
  10. 10CHLTD Station — Saint John Sea Dogs (Saint John, New Brunswick)113 mi

Questions about K.C. Irving Regional Centre

Where do the Chaleur Lightning play home games?

The Chaleur Lightning play at K.C. Irving Regional Centre in Bathurst, New Brunswick.

How many people does K.C. Irving Regional Centre hold?

K.C. Irving Regional Centre seats 3,524 for hockey.

When did K.C. Irving Regional Centre open?

K.C. Irving Regional Centre opened in 1996.

What other rinks are near K.C. Irving Regional Centre?

Miramichi Civic Centre in Miramichi is about 12 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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