Edsbyn Arena Explained

Stadium Name:	Edsbyn Arena
Location:	Edsbyn, Sweden
Opened:	22 September 2003

Edsbyn Arena is a sports venue in Edsbyn, Sweden. It is the home of Edsbyns IF.^[1] Inaugurated on 22 September 2003 by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, it was the first indoor bandy rink in Sweden.^[2]

Major work was completed following the 2002–2003 season. On 31 March 2003, construction of the ceiling began.^[3] The unit was shut down the same day, and removal of the former ice began. In April the same year, the wooden beams were delivered.^[4]

The first game inside was played on 5 October 2003 when Edsbyns IF defeated Ljusdals IF, 7–1, in a friendly game.^[5] Walls weren't added until after the 2003–2004 season.^[6]

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61.3849°N 15.8275°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Välkommen till Svenska Fönster Arena!. Edsbyns IF Bandy.
2. Web site: Edsbyn Arena. Edsbyns IF. Swedish. 7 October 2022.
3. Web site: Här är bilden av en bandytokig by. Sportbladet. Martin Fransson. Swedish. 6 March 2003. 7 October 2022.
4. Web site: Byggstart på ön. Edsbyn Red Farmers. Swedish. 4 April 2003. 7 October 2022.
5. Web site: Första segern under taket. Edsbyn Red Farmers. English. 5 October 2003. 7 October 2022.
6. Web site: Sargvakten beskriver Elitseriemotståndarna. Svenska fans. Sargvakten. Swedish. 21 January 2014. 7 October 2022.