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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.

 

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Winnipeg arena

Here is a recent photo of the winnipeg arena.

 

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Winnipeg arena

Here is a nice exterior photo of the old winnipeg arena.

 

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Seating diagram for hockey

Here is a seating diagram for the winnipeg arena for hockey.

 

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Here is a photo that i took in 1987 when i saw my only game at the winipeg arena. this is one of the entrances to the arena.

 

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winnipeg arena

Here is another photo that i took in 1987.

 

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Here is another photo that i took in march of 1987 going to see the detroit red wings play winnipeg at the arena.

 

[masterofhockeyknowledge]

I didn't really enjoy the Winnepeg Arena because the seats were uncomfortable and dusty. Also it was an old fashioned like building so overall I didn't enjoy it. I've been to it twice; once against the Canucks in the 93 playoffs and once against the Red Wings in 1993. I lived in Winnepeg for six months so that's why I visited a couple of games at the Winnepeg Arena.

 

[skibz69]

I didn't really enjoy the Winnepeg Arena because the seats were uncomfortable and dusty. Also it was an old fashioned like building so overall I didn't enjoy it. I've been to it twice; once against the Canucks in the 93 playoffs and once against the Red Wings in 1993. I lived in Winnepeg for six months so that's why I visited a couple of games at the Winnepeg Arena.

Your a goof, it died today, R.I.P. WINNIPEG ARENA 1955-2006.

 

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Winnipeg Arena

Your a goof, it died today, R.I.P. WINNIPEG ARENA 1955-2006.

Its a sad day that the winnipeg arena is now gone.i loved my one time that i saw a game there in 1987.R.I.P.WINNIPEG ARENA 1955-2006

 

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Here is a photo of winnipeg arena taken in 2005 before the demolishion started.

 

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Here is a nice undated photo of the winnipeg arena before its renovation.

 

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Here is another nice photo of the winnipeg arena taken in 2005. the arena was located next door to the winnipeg bluebombers football stadium.

 

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Winnipeg Arena

Here is a nice photo of the arena sign in the front of the winnipeg arena.

 

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Here is another view of the historic winnipeg arena taken in 2005 before the demolition started.

 

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Here is a photo showing the old winnipeg arena in the 1950s.

 

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Here is a recent photo showing the entrance to the winnipeg arena.

 

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Here is another outside shot of the old arena.