Arena Series Hockey returns

Another season of friendly rivalry and redemption begins next month in Orillia.

The Ice Llamas erased a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Leprechauns in Game 7 of the 2025 SportsKlub Arena Series at the West Orillia Sports Complex.

The SportsKlub Arena Series, a best-of-seven ice hockey showdown between the Ice Llamas and the Leprechauns, will return this winter, bringing with it one of the best friendly rivalries in the SportsKlub universe.

First launched in 2024, the Arena Series was created combining fun competition with the deep friendships and storylines that define SportsKlub. Each season features two all-star rosters, drafted into opposing teams that battle for the coveted SportsKlub Cup.

The series has already produced two unforgettable chapters. In 2024, the Leprechauns stared down elimination after falling behind 2–1 in the series, then rallied to win the Cup in dramatic fashion. One year later, the Ice Llamas raised the bar even higher, completing one of the greatest comebacks in SportsKlub history by overturning a 3–0 series deficit to win the 2025 championship, a feat that instantly became Arena Series legend.

Now, the rivalry is set to write its third chapter. This year’s teams will be drafted by two of the series’ most proven leaders. Owen Woolhouse, who has led the Arena Series in scoring in both of its first two seasons, will captain one side, while Steve Hamilton, who finished fifth in series points for the Leprechauns last season, will lead the other. Their draft will shape the next wave of Ice Llamas and Leprechauns as they chase the Cup.

With limited roster spots available, players hoping to take part in one of SportsKlub’s marquee events are encouraged to act quickly, more information can be found here.

Full team rosters and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. The complete 2026 Arena Series schedule is as follows:

Game 1 — Saturday, Feb. 7

Game 2 — Saturday, Feb. 14

Game 3 — Saturday, Feb. 28

Game 4 — Saturday, March 7

Game 5 — Saturday, March 14

Game 6 — Saturday, March 21

Game 7 — Saturday, March 28

As the Ice Llamas and Leprechauns prepare to meet once again, one thing is guaranteed, the Arena Series will once again deliver the kind of moments that make SportsKlub hockey unforgettable.