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Aréna Maurice-Richard | |
 Maurice Richard Arena seen in 2007 | |
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| Address | 2800, rue Viau |
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| Location | Montreal,Quebec, Canada |
| Owner | City of Montreal |
| Capacity | Hockey: 4,750 |
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| Opened | 1962 |
| Architect | Jean-Julien Perrault |
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| Montreal Rocket (QMJHL) (1999-2003) | |
Maurice Richard Arena (French:Aréna Maurice-Richard) is a 4,750-seat multi-purposearena atOlympic Park inMontreal,Quebec, Canada. It was built in 1962. It is named in honour ofMaurice Richard.
The rink was renovated in 1994, the arena includes a multi-media exhibition on the life of theMontreal Canadiens great. Entrance to the arena is free and there is a souvenir shop onsite. Formerly home to theMontreal Rocket, the ice rink is also used for training by speed and figure skaters. It can host corporate events, with banquet seating for up to 2,000.
The arena also hostedboxing andwrestling events at the1976 Summer Olympics. The building is located on the same massive city block that is home toOlympic Stadium andSaputo Stadium. It is situated in the south east corner, next to theBiodome (formerly the cyclingVelodrome) and the Olympic Stadium. The arena still hosts fight cards and concerts, and hosted the2014 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
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