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Moncton Coliseum
Colisée de Moncton
Location 377 Killam Drive, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 3T1 Coordinates 46°05′46″N 64°49′44″W / 46.096243°N 64.828905°WCoordinates: 46°05′46″N 64°49′44″W / 46.096243°N 64.828905°W Opened 1973[1] Owner Moncton Coliseum Complex Surface 200' X 90' Capacity 6,554 (seated, hockey)
7,200 (total)Field dimensions 125,000sq/ft (total exhibition space) Tenants New Brunswick Hawks (AHL) 1978-1982
Moncton Alpines (AHL) 1982-1984
Moncton Golden Flames (AHL) 1984-1987
Moncton Hawks (AHL) 1987-1994
Moncton Alpines (QMJHL) 1995-1996
Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) 1996-present
Moncton Miracles (NBL) 2011-presentThe Moncton Coliseum (French: Colisée de Moncton) is a multi-purpose facility, located in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. The capacity is 7,200 (6,554 seated), for hockey.
The adjoining Moncton Agrena complex constitutes the largest trade show facility in Atlantic Canada.
It is currently home to the Quebec MJHL's Moncton Wildcats. It was the former home of the AHL's New Brunswick Hawks (Chicago Blackhawks farm team, 1978–82), Alpines (Edmonton Oilers, 1982–84), Moncton Golden Flames (Calgary Flames, 1984–87) & Moncton Hawks (Winnipeg Jets, 1987–94). Starting in fall of 2011, it will be home to the Moncton Miracles of the National Basketball League of Canada [2]
The arena has hosted several large events, including the 2006 Memorial Cup, the CIS University Cup in 2007 and 2008 and the 2009 Ford World Men's Curling Championship. NHL pre-season hockey games are routinely held at the facility every year. The New York Islanders pre-season hockey camp is at the facility.
The arena has hosted concerts by many famous artists, spanning many different genres.
Interior shot of the Moncton Coliseum during a sold out Moncton Wildcats President's Cup game against the Saint John Sea Dogs in 2010.
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