Rogers Arena
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Rogers Arena is a sports arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The arena opened on September 21, 1995, and is the current home to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.
History
The arena was first known as General Motors Place from 1995 to 2010. It was renamed Canada Hockey Place for a short time and held ice hockey events during the 2010 Winter Olympics.[1] The arena used to be the home of the Vancouver Grizzlies from 1995 to 2001 before they moved to Memphis, Tennessee to become the Memphis Grizzlies.
Rogers Communications has naming rights for the arena right now.[1] The arena has hosted the WWF's PPV In Your House 9: International Incident in 1996, ice hockey events during the 2010 Winter Olympics and UFC's 115 and 131.[2][3]
Rogers Arena Media
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "GM Place to be renamed Rogers Arena". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on 2010-07-09. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
- ↑ "UFC 115". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
- ↑ "UFC 131:Dos Santos vs. Carwin". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
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Events and Tenants | ||
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Preceded by first arena |
Home of the Vancouver Grizzlies 1995–2001 |
Succeeded by Pyramid Arena |
Preceded by Pacific Coliseum |
Home of the Vancouver Canucks 1995 – present |
Succeeded by current |
Preceded by Pacific Coliseum |
Home of the Vancouver Voodoo 1996 |
Succeeded by last arena |
Preceded by HP Pavilion at San Jose |
Host of the NHL All-Star Game 1998 |
Succeeded by St. Pete Times Forum |