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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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