Puigcerdà Ice Rink Closure Shifts Spanish League Matches to Canillo
A gas leak forces the closure of Club Gel Puigcerdà's rink, prompting the RFEDH to relocate two Spanish ice hockey league games to Palau de Gel in.
Key Points
- Gas leak closes Puigcerdà rink, games moved to Palau de Gel in Canillo.
- Saturday, Jan 31: FC Barcelona vs Club Hielo Jaca at 10:05pm.
- Sunday, Feb 1: Club Gel Puigcerdà vs Kisoner Huarte (women's) at 2:30pm.
- RFEDH ensures league continuity; Canillo staff fully available.
The Palau de Gel in Canillo will host two matches from the Spanish ice hockey league this weekend after a gas leak forced the closure of the Puigcerdà rink.
Spain's Royal Ice Sports Federation (RFEDH) shut down the Club Gel Puigcerdà's facility following the incident detected last weekend, leaving the club without a venue for its scheduled official games. To ensure the competition continues uninterrupted, the federation relocated the fixtures to Canillo.
On Saturday, January 31, FC Barcelona faces Club Hielo Jaca at 10:05pm. The following day, Sunday, February 1, Club Gel Puigcerdà takes on Kisoner Huarte in the women's category at 2:30pm.
Staff at the Palau de Gel have confirmed their full availability to host the games and work with the clubs and Spanish sports authorities to deliver optimal conditions for the league.
Original Sources
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