Just weeks away from playoffs, the Whitecourt Wolverines have lost their training facility. A fire ripped through the Centre of Excellence early Tuesday morning, and it looks like the building will be a total loss.
Owner Brent Stark has taken to the Alberta Junior Hockey Team’s Facebook page to express the sadness of their staff and players and to thank the Whitecourt Fire Department for their response. No word yet on what caused the fire.
The $2 million state-of-the-art facility only opened in December 2013, with 8,500Â square feet for workout areas, a running track, auditorium and offices. The team plays out of the Scott Safety Centre.