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Le Centre Bell
Le Centre Molson is the new home of the Montreal Canadiens and is next to the Windsor Station (corner of de la Montagne and St. Antoine) in the core of downtown Montreal. The Molson Centre was financed entirely with private funds by the Molson Companies at an estimated cost of $230 million ($130 million for the arena, $50 million for the land, and $50 million for equipment and furnishings).
After residing at 2313, rue Sainte-Catherine ouest since November 29, 1924, the Montreal Canadiens, following the lead of the Canadian Capital, Ottawa, decided to build a new arena for its team, fans and corporate sponsors. The new arena seats 21,450 fans and has 135 private suites that hold 16 patrons to a suite. There are five television studios on ice level and room for 140 media members.
General Facts:
Official opening: Saturday March 16, 1996 ( vs. NY Rangers).
New Prestige Section (first eight rows).
Giant full-color scoreboard with animation.
Area : 168,780 ft2 (351' x 479')
Skating rink mesures 85 x 200 feet, the regulation NHL dimensions. The ice sheet can be frozen in 12 hours.
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