| Scotiabank Place | |
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| The Bank | |
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| Location | 1000 Palladium Drive Ottawa, Ontario K2V 1A5 |
| Broke ground | July 7, 1994 |
| Opened | January 15, 1996 |
| Expanded | 2005 |
| Owner | Capital Sports Properties (an Ottawa Senators subsidiary) |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Surface | artificial ice |
| Construction cost | C$170 million[1] |
| Architect | Rossetti architects, Murray & Murray Architects(associate) |
| Project Manager | ZW Group |
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| Former names | The Palladium (1996) Corel Centre (1996-2006) |
| Tenants | Ottawa Senators (NHL) (1996-present) Ottawa Rebel (NLL) (2001-2002) Men's basketball championship (CIS) (2008-present) |
| Capacity | Hockey: 19,153 (20,500 with standing room)[1] |
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History
As part of its bid to land a NHL franchise for Ottawa, Terrace unveiled the original proposal for the arena development at a press conference in September 1989. The proposal included a hotel and 20,500 seat arena, named The Palladium on 100 acres (0. 40 km²), surrounded by a 500-acre (2. 0 km²) mini-city, named "West Terrace. " The site itself, 600 acres (2. 4 km²) of farmland, on the western border of Kanata, had been acquired in May 1989 by Terrace. The large site had previously been a possible location for a new home for the Central Canada Exhibition, but the Exhibition's option on the property had expired. Ottawa SuperEX (officially the Central Canada Exhibition) is an eleven-day annual exhibition that takes places every August at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa
The site was farmland and required a rezoning to proceed with construction. The City of Kanata supported the rezoning, but the provincial government and some local residents opposed the rezoning, forcing public hearings into the proposal by the Ontario Municipal Board. The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB is an independent administrative tribunal that hears applications and appeals on municipal and planning matters such as zoning bylaws subdivision plans Rezoning approval was granted by the Board on August 28, 1991, with conditions. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The conditions imposed by the board included a scaling down of the arena to 18,500 seats, a moratorium on development outside the initial 100-acre (0. 40 km²) arena site, and that the cost of the highway interchange with highway 417 be paid by Terrace. A ground-breaking ceremony was held in June 1992 but actual construction did not start until July 7, 1994. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
The two year period was used seeking financing for the site and interchange by Terrace Corporation. The corporation received a $6 million grant from the federal government, but needed to borrow to pay for the rest of the costs of construction. On August 17, 1993, Bruce Firestone, the Senators owner, was replaced by Rod Bryden, a former high tech tycoon, who assumed control of Terrace Corporation. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Bruce Firestone (b December 4, 1951 -) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is the founder of the modern-day Rod Bryden is a prominent Ottawa business executive He is best known as the owner of the Ottawa Senators National Hockey League team from 1992 Bryden managed to borrow enough to pay for the $188 million project[2] through a consortium of U. S. banks and Ogden Entertainment, but could not find financing for the highway interchange. Only after the provincial government provided a loan guarantee for the highway interchange financing did construction proceed.
Actual construction took 18 months, finishing in January 1996. The arena opened as 'The Palladium' but the name was changed on February 17, 1996 to the 'Corel Centre', when Corel Corporation, an Ottawa software company, signed a 10-year deal for the naming rights. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Corel Corporation is a Canadian Computer software company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada The software industry comprises businesses involved in the development, maintenance and publication of Computer software. [3]
When mortgage holder Covanta Energy (the former Ogden Entertainment) went into receivership in 2001, Terrace was expected to pay off the whole debt. The ownership was not able to refinance the arena, eventually leading to Terrace itself declaring bankruptcy in 2003. However, on August 26, 2003, billionaire businessman Eugene Melnyk finalized the purchase of the Senators and the arena. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Eugene Melnyk (born May 27, 1959 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian businessman of Ukrainian origin who now resides in Barbados. [1] The arena and club became solely owned by Melnyk through a new company, Capital Sports Properties.
In 2004, the ownership applied to expand its seating. The City of Ottawa amended its by-laws in December 2004 and in 2005, the venue was allowed to increase its seating capacity to 19,153 and total attendance to 20,500 when including standing room. [4][1]
Also in 2005, the arena became home to the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, with a display on the second-floor concourse. Information of over 200 inductees is detailed on individual plaques. The exhibit display had previously been located at the Ottawa Civic Centre since 1967. Ottawa Civic Centre is an indoor arena located in Ottawa, Ontario, capacity 9862 [5] The space is donated by Scotiabank Place.
On January 19, 2006, the arena became known as 'Scotiabank Place' after reaching a new 15 year naming agreement with Canadian bank Scotiabank on January 11, 2006. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Scotiabank (Banque Scotia () the trademark name for The Bank of Nova Scotia, is one of Canada 's Big Five banks. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [6][7] Scotiabank had been an advertising partner with the club for several years and took over the naming after Corel declined to renew its naming agreement with the Senators, but continued as an advertising sponsor.
Notable events
The Palladium opened on January 15, 1996 with a concert by Canadian rocker Bryan Adams. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) {Otherpeople|Brian Adams}} Bryan Adams OC, OBC, (born Bryan Guy Adams on November 5, 1959) is a Canadian rock The first NHL game took place two days later, with the Montreal Canadiens defeating the Senators 3-0. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
On April 6, 2003, the Juno Awards were held at Scotiabank Place, hosted by Shania Twain. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Juno Awards of 2003 were presented in Ottawa Ontario, Canada on 6 April 2003. Shania Twain ʃəˈnaɪə 'tweɪn OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28 1965 is a Canadian Singer and Songwriter in the The Awards ceremony was the final event in the "Juno Weekend" series of events in Ottawa.
On December 30, 2004 the arena hosted the largest attended crowd ever witnessed in the Canadian Hockey League at 20,081 as the Ottawa 67's were defeated by the Kingston Frontenacs. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Canadian Hockey League is an Umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian -based Major Junior Ice hockey leagues for players 16 The Ottawa 67’s are a Junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Kingston Frontenacs are a Junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Kingston Ontario, Canada at the K-Rock Centre This came as a result of the arena seating capacity being expanded by 2,000 seats. Seating capacity refers to the number
On June 2, 2007, the venue hosted its first Stanley Cup Finals match when the Senators hosted the Anaheim Ducks and defeated them 5-3. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The 2007 Stanley Cup Final was the 2007 edition of the final series of the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. This game recorded an attendance of 20,500.
On May 1, 2008, the Scotiabank Place hosted The Police, who were giving a concert on their 2008 tour. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Location
Although widely acknowledged as a well-designed arena, it has been criticized in the years since construction for being difficult to reach. It is located in the far west-end of Ottawa, in the former city of Kanata, which puts it at a fair distance from some parts of the National Capital Region, especially from the east-end of Ottawa or from the Outaouais region. Kanata is a Mohawk word meaning "village" or "settlement The National Capital Region is an official federal designation for the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario, the neighboring city of Gatineau, Quebec Outaouais is a region of western Quebec, Canada. It includes the cities of Gatineau (Hull Aylmer Montebello Pontiac and Maniwaki and is located on Difficulties are compounded by frequent traffic congestion at game time along the Queensway (417) highway, Palladium Drive and Terry Fox Drive. The Queensway is a major controlled-access Freeway running through Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from Kanata in the west to Orléans Another problem is the isolation of the arena from many restaurants and bars, which makes it difficult for celebrations to continue naturally after the game as in many other more centrally located arenas.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f History. The Ottawa Senators (Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa are a professional Ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Bruce Firestone (b December 4, 1951 -) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is the founder of the modern-day Rod Bryden is a prominent Ottawa business executive He is best known as the owner of the Ottawa Senators National Hockey League team from 1992 Eugene Melnyk (born May 27, 1959 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian businessman of Ukrainian origin who now resides in Barbados. Scotiabank Place. Retrieved on 2008-01-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ Ottawa Senators History. CBC.
- ^ (2007) Ottawa Senators Media Guide 2007-08. Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, pg. 208.
- ^ Scotiabank Place new home to Ottawa Senators Hockey. Globe and Mail (January 11, 2006). Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-01-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ About us. Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2008-01-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate.
- ^ Scotiabank Place. Scotiabank. Retrieved on 2008-01-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ Scotiabank Place new home to Ottawa Senators Hockey. Scotiabank (January 11, 2006). Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-01-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
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