Brantford Civic Centre
 The Brantford Bulldogs playing theOshawa Generalsin their home opener for the 2023-2024 OHL season. | |
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| Location | 79 Market Street South Brantford,Ontario N3S 2E4 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,981 (1967-2015) 2,952 (2015-Present) |
| Surface | 190' X 85' |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1967 |
| Renovated | 2015, 2023 |
| Tenants | |
| 1978–1984 1991–1998 2000–present 2002–2011 2019–2023 2023–present | |
| Website | |
| https://www.brantford.ca/en/things-to-do/brantford-and-district-civic-centre.aspx | |
TheBrantford and District Civic Centre(More commonly known as simply theBrantford Civic Centre) is a 2,952-seatarenainBrantford,Ontario,Canada. It was built as aCanadian Centennialproject in 1967. The Civic Centre is located in the downtown core, adjacent toElements Casino Brantford.It is currently home to theBrantford Bulldogsof theOntario Hockey League.
History[edit]
ThePittsburgh Penguinsused the arena for preseason camp and exhibition games in September, 1967.[1]Previously, the arena hosted theBrantford Alexandersof theOntario Hockey Leaguefrom1978–1984,and theOHL All-Star gamein1982.TheBrantford Smokeof theColonial Hockey Leagueplayed there from 1991 to 1998. It was the former home to theBrantford Golden Eaglesof theOntario Hockey Association,and was the home to theBrantford BlastofAllan Cup Hockey.
The2008 Allan Cupwas played there from April 14–19, which saw the Blast win the 100thAllan Cup,beating theBentley Generals3–1.
In 2015, the building underwent a $400,000 renovation to replace the original wooden seats, and make the building handicap accessible.[2][3]The seating capacity was reduced from 2,981 to 2,952 as a result.
In February 2023, due to upcoming renovations to theFirstOntario Centre,theHamilton Bulldogsannounced they would be temporarily relocating to the Civic Centre and renaming as the Brantford Bulldogs for at least three seasons, beginning in the 2023-24 OHL season. The Civic Centre will also be undergoing over $9 million in renovations, funded by both the Bulldogs and the City of Brantford.[4]
Other events[edit]
It also served as a venue for liveWWEevents throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, includingMaple Leaf Wrestlingtelevision shows on Hamilton stationCHCH-TV.
References[edit]
- ^"Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search".news.google.com.
- ^nurun.com."2,952 new seats for civic centre".Brantford Expositor.Archived fromthe originalon August 20, 2016.RetrievedJuly 6,2016.
- ^"Brantford Civic Centre – Renovations now complete – LANCA Contracting Ltd".lanca.com.
- ^Lawson, Samantha (February 8, 2023)."OHL's Hamilton Bulldogs to temporarily call Brantford home".CHCH-DT.Hamilton, Ontario.RetrievedFebruary 9,2023.
External links[edit]
- Civic Centre — City of Brantford
- Brantford Civic CentreThe OHL Arena & Travel Guide
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