Compuware Arena
The Compuware Arena is a multi-purpose arena located at 14900 Beck Rd. in
- Capacity = 3,807 (seated), 4,500 (incl. standing)
- Ice Size = 200' x 85'
Peter Karmanos, the President of Compuware and owner of the Detroit Whalers, arranged to build the Whalers a new home as soon as the 1995-96 season ended after playing that season at two temporary venues, the tiny Oak Park Ice Arena and the massive Palace of Auburn Hills. The Compuware Sports Arena was constructed in 6 months time, ready for the 1996-97 season. The team remained the Detroit Whalers after moving to Plymouth Township and then were renamed the Plymouth Whalers in 1997-98.
The complex includes the "Ginopolis Family Restaurant." The arena is home to the Detroit Ignition, a Major Indoor Soccer League team, as well as the Compuware Ambassadors minor hockey program. Previously, the arena hosted the now defunct Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer League during its last season in 2000-2001.
The arena also hosts the annual MHSAA high school state championships for boys ice hockey.
On October 22, 2006, TNA hosted Bound for Glory 2006 at the arena.
The arena is also home to the Catholic Central High School Shamrock hockey team.
On September 11, 2007 the arena's name was officially changed to Compuware Arena in recognition of the non-sporting events that are held there.[1]
Reference
- ^ Detroit Free Press - Wayne County News Briefs. Retrieved on 2007-09-11.
External links
- Compuware Arena Official web site
- Compuware Ambassadors Official web site
- Compuware Arena The OHL Arena & Travel Guide
| Current arenas in the Ontario Hockey League | |
|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | Barrie Molson Centre • Gatorade Garden City Complex • General Motors Centre • Hershey Centre • Kingston Memorial Centre • Ottawa Civic Centre • Peterborough Memorial Centre • Powerade Centre • Sudbury Arena • Yardmen Arena |
| Western Conference | Bayshore Community Centre • Compuware Arena • John Labatt Centre • Kitchener Memorial Auditorium • Louis J. Tullio Arena • Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre • Sleeman Centre • Steelback Centre • The Dow Event Center • Windsor Arena |
| Current arenas in the Major Indoor
Soccer League |
| 1st Mariner Arena | Amway Arena |
Compuware Arena | Monterrey Arena | Prudential Center Sears Centre | Stockton Arena | U.S. Cellular Arena | Wachovia Spectrum |
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