| MTS Centre | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Location | 300 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 5S4 |
| Broke ground | April 2003 |
| Opened | November 16, 2004 |
| Owner | True North Sports & Entertainment Limited |
| Operator | True North Sports & Entertainment Limited |
| Construction cost | $133. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population 5 million CAD |
| Architect | Sink Combs Dethlefs, Number Ten Architectural Group |
| Former names | True North Centre |
| Tenants | Manitoba Moose (AHL) (2004-present)
Winnipeg Alliance FC (CMISL) (2007-present) |
| Capacity | Hockey: 15,015 |
The MTS Centre is an indoor arena at 300 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the former Eaton's site. The Manitoba Moose are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Winnipeg Alliance FC are a semi-professional soccer team that played in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League or CMISL is a professional Indoor soccer league that began full league play in January 2008 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population Manitoba (English ˌmænɨˈtoʊbə French /manitoba/ is a province of Canada, spanning 647797 square kilometres (250116 sq mi of North America Eaton's was once Canada 's largest Department store Retailer. It is owned by True North Sports & Entertainment Limited, at a cost of $133. 5 million CAD, and is 440,000 square feet[1] (41,000 m²) in size. M^2 redirects here For other uses see M². CM2 redirects here It opened on November 16, 2004, replacing the since-demolished Winnipeg Arena. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Winnipeg Arena was an indoor arena located at 1430 Maroons Road in Winnipeg Manitoba, across the street from Canad Inns It can seat 15,015 spectators for ice hockey and up to 16,333 spectators for concerts. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. It was formerly known as the "True North Centre" during planning and construction before Manitoba Telecom Services bought the naming rights for $7 million over 10 years. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc ( or MTS, formerly Manitoba Telephone System is the primary telecommunications carrier in the Canadian Province of
The MTS Centre is home to the AHL's Manitoba Moose hockey team, and it hosted the 2005 Juno Awards and an NBA pre-season game between the Toronto Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The Manitoba Moose are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian Musical Artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music The Toronto Raptors are a professional Basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, is an American professional Basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. It was also home to the 2006 AHL All-Star Classic. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary This building is known for its excellent sound, which has made Winnipeg a more prominent location for concerts. On September 17, 2006, an NHL pre-season game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Phoenix Coyotes was held in front of a sold-out crowd. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional Ice hockey team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The Winnipeg Jets left the city in 1996 to become the Coyotes. The Winnipeg Jets were a professional Hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The arena hosted another pre-season game on September 19, 2007 between the Coyotes and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St
Contents |
History
With the bankruptcy of the iconic Eaton's retailer, the famed store in downtown Winnipeg was emptied in late 1999. Eaton's was once Canada 's largest Department store Retailer. Eaton's was once Canada 's largest Department store Retailer. Various alternative uses for the building (including residential condominiums) were suggested, but ultimately the arena was deemed to be the most viable and beneficial to the city's struggling downtown. After a small, but emotional resistance to change by some locals, which inspired a “group hug” of the “Big Store” by a reported 18 people in 2001, the store was demolished in 2002 to make way for the new entertainment complex. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
In an effort to recognize the store's history, red bricks were incorporated into the design of the arena façade, evoking the memory of the Eaton’s store that had once graced Portage Avenue. An original store window and Tyndall stone surround is mounted in the arena concourse to house a collection of Eaton's memorabilia. The Timothy Eaton statue that was once part of store is proudly housed in the MTS Centre. There are two castings of the well-known statue of Timothy Eaton, the famous Canadian retailer in Canada one in Toronto, Ontario, the
Recent
In October 2006 the MTS Centre has improved its washroom facilities to eliminate long lines and it installed 340 "demountable" seats in the lower bowl to replace 352 narrower "retractable" chairs, in a renovation priced at more than $120,000. They also created a "peanut-restricted" zone for spectators allergic to the snacks.
Bon Jovi played the MTS Centre December 9th 2007 and was the largest event the centre has seen since its 2004 debut. 16,000+ fans enjoyed the New Jersey rock band and Jon Bon Jovi stated "We'll be back" during his performance. Upcoming Events include John Mellencamp (with Winnipeg's own Tom Cochrane), Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson with Brooks & Dunn, Cirque de Soleil, Tom Jones and Celine Dion.
On Saturday October 29, 2005, Mike Scott was the 1,000,000th customer through the door and received a pair of tickets to every event in 2006. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II
A waterpark is being talked about in downtown Winnipeg and how it would connect to the stadium.
NHL Tenants?
Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that Winnipeg is "a front-runner for an NHL team". Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2 1952 in Queens, New York) is the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL a post he has held since The last team in Winnipeg was the Jets. The Winnipeg Jets were a professional Hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. However, this would require a significant increase to the seating capacity, as 15,000 would make it, by far, the smallest facility in the league.
References
- ^ Facility Information. Retrieved on 2006-12-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the
External links
| Preceded by Winnipeg Arena |
Home of the Manitoba Moose 2004 – present |
Succeeded by Current |
Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic