Delta Ice Hawks Announce Relocation to North Delta’s Sungod Arena
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 Center, which boasts a cycle-fit studio, gym, fitness studio, four pools, a swirl pool, sauna, steam room, weight room, aerobic studio and an ice rink. Notably, Sungod Arena was a venue for the IIHF 2022 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, and the Delta Ice Hawks’ expanded team room will be the former dressing room of Team Canada during the tournament. This move marks a significant step forward for the team, enhancing player development, fan experience, community engagement and 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 7:00 pm on Saturdays, changing from Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm 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 bitter-sweet 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.”
About Delta Ice Hawks
Founded in 1997, the Delta Ice Hawks is a Junior A, Tier 1 hockey team of the Pacific Junior Hockey League (“PJHL”) operating under Hockey Canada sanctioned junior hockey. The team was a Junior B level team until 2024-25 season, Junior A, Tier 2 for the 2024-25 season, and was awarded Junior A, Tier 1 status for the 2025-26 season.
About Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL)
Founded in 1965, PJHL is the longest running junior hockey league in the province of British Columbia. The league has 15 teams based on Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast, operating in two divisions: Junior A, Tier 1 division with 7 teams and Junior A, Tier 2 division with 8 teams.
For further information contact:
Delta Ice Hawks
Telephone: 604-806-0104
Email: president@deltaicehawks.com
Website: www.deltaicehawks.com
