With the Flames announcing arena plans, a look at the other Canadian NHL rinks

CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have announced plans for a new hockey rink — part of a complex that would also include a new stadium for the CFL Calgary Stampeders and an indoor training facility. Here is a look at the other NHL rinks in Canada:

Air Canada Centre (Toronto):

Opened: Feb. 20, 1999

Ownership: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., which also owns the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Capacity for hockey: 18,800 seats

Construction cost: $265 million

Bell Centre (Montreal):

Opened: March 16, 1996

Ownership: Molson family ownership group, which also owns the Montreal Canadiens.

Capacity for hockey: 21,273 seats

Construction cost: $270 million

Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa):

Opened: Jan. 15, 1996

Ownership: Capital Sports Properties, which is owned by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk.

Capacity for hockey: 19,153 seats

Construction cost: $170 million

MTS Centre (Winnipeg):

Opened: Nov. 16, 2004

Ownership: True North Sports and Entertainment, which also owns the Winnipeg Jets.

Capacity for hockey: 15,294 seats

Construction cost: $133.5 million

Rogers Place (Edmonton, under construction):

Opening: Planned for the start of the 2016-17 NHL season

Ownership: The City of Edmonton

Capacity for hockey: 18,641 seats

Construction cost: $606.5 million

Rogers Arena (Vancouver):

Opened: Sept. 21, 1995

Ownership: Canucks Sports and Entertainment, which also owns the Vancouver Canucks.

Capacity for hockey: 18,910 seats.

Construction cost: $160 million

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.

Leave a Reply

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.