Notable Events
On October 11, 2006 Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch announced that the 2008 OHL All-Star Classic had been awarded to the Greyhounds and the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The game was played at the Steelback Centre on February 6, 2008, with the Eastern Conference squad defeating the West in a shootout, 8-7.
The Essar Centre hosted the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canada's women's curling championships.
In January 2010 The ESSAR Centre was proud to be a part of the Olympic Torch Relay. The Centre hosted the torch as it made its way across Canada and the world on its way to the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
The ESSAR Centre hosted the CARHA world cup in March 2012. The tournament features the top recreation hockey teams from around the world and is held every four years.
The Essar Centre has played host to a number of popular musical acts including Jerry Seinfeld, Kalle Mattson, Elton John, KISS, Mötley Crüe, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, Hilary Duff, Three Days Grace, Seether, Gordon Lightfoot, Blue Rodeo, Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Against Me!, Cancer Bats, The Used, Default, The Roadhammers, Backstreet Boys, Girlicious, Blue Man Group, Charley Pride, Bryan Adams, Stompin' Tom Conners, Sheryl Crow, Anne Murray, INXS, The Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Down, Heaven & Hell, Megadeth, and The Wiggles.
In April 2013, the arena will play host to the Telus Cup, Canada's midget hockey championship.
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