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The winnipeg arena opened in 1955 and closed in 2005.it was home for the winnipeg jets during there WHA and NHL days.it had a capacity for hockey of 15,393.besides hockey the arena held other events including basketball, concerts,ice shows etc.after the jets left winnipeg for pheonix the manitoba moose used the arena. its was also renovated while the moose were tenants.it was also famous for the huge photo of the queen of england that hung in the rafters of the winnipeg arena.it was located next door to the winnipeg blue bombers football stadium.the winnipeg arena is being torn down this winter.on hockey day in canada this year the CBC news had a story about the arenas demolition. R.I.P. WINNIPEG ARENA 1955-2006.