Imagine this arena echoing with cheers. This is the Rødovre Centrum Arena. It is more than just an ice rink. It is a place of dreams, a battleground of blades.
The Rødovre Centrum Arena first opened its doors on February 6 1995. It quickly became the heart of ice sports in Rødovre. Before this arena stood the old Rødovre Ice Skating Hall. Locals nicknamed it Kostalden meaning “cow shed”. The old hall stood at Rødovrevej.
Now this arena stands on Rødovre Parkvej. It was built alongside the sporting arena Rødovrehallen. They share an entrance foyer. From here you can access the spectator seats. You can also find the changing rooms in the basement. A secondary practice rink connects to the arena’s western end.
The Rødovre Centrum Arena design was inspired by Norwegian ice hockey arenas. Specifically those built for the Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games. This influence shows in the roof construction. It slopes towards Rødovre Parkvej. This allows for a higher seating area on the opposite side. That design choice accommodates more fans.
Speaking of fans the Rødovre Centrum Arena can hold 3600 spectators. Of these 2012 are seated. Standing sections are behind each goal. This makes it one of Denmark’s larger ice hockey arenas. The attendance record was set on March 23 1998. A game against the Frederikshavn White Hawks drew a full house. 3600 fans packed the arena that night.
The Rødovre Centrum Arena is home to the Rødovre Mighty Bulls. It also hosts the parent club RSIK. Both figure skating and ice hockey events take place here.
In 2009 a practice rink was added. It is smaller than the IIHF size used in Denmark. Above this practice rink sits an indoor tennis court. In 2020 an LED scoreboard was installed. It hangs over center ice. The arena’s boards were also replaced. The new boards are more flexible improving player safety.
From October 2018, the hall officially changed its name to Rødovre Centrum Arena. This was a result of a naming sponsorship. In January 2024, Holger Danske Flytteforretning took over the naming sponsorship. The arena became known as Holger Danske Arena. But most locals still call it Rødovre Centrum Arena.
The Rødovre Centrum Arena continues to evolve. It remains a vital part of the community. It is a place where memories are made and where the spirit of competition lives on.