THE countdown is on. After a four-year break ice skating will return to south Manchester this weekend when the Altrincham Ice Dome finally opens. Home to Manchester Phoenix, the ice hockey club will play their first game at their new home on Sunday. NEARLY SET TO GO: The rink is in the final stages of construction. One of the new viewing galleries. FINISHING TOUCHES: Workmen in action. The seats are in place. The new wooden roof. A workman tests out the surface. The Manchester Phoenix players are raring to test out their new venue.
