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The Oshawa Civic Auditorium is a 3,625-seat multi-purpose arena in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1964, and was home to the Oshawa Generals ice hockey team of the Ontario Hockey League from December 1964 to October 2006. It is located at 99 Thornton Road South in the city's west end, with close proximity to Highway 401.
- Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League.
- Oshawa Legionaires of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.
- Oshawa Green Gaels of the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League.
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[edit] Beginning of an era
The arena was built as a replacement home for the Oshawa Generals, when the Hambly Arena burned down on September 15, 1953. When the Generals returned to the Ontario Hockey League for the 1963-1964 season sponsored by the Boston Bruins, the team played in nearby Bowmanville, Ontario for one season until construction on the new arena was finished.
Fittingly, the Generals also won their first game ever at the Civic, December 15, 1964, a 6-4 win over the St. Catharines Black Hawks. Bobby Orr, aged 16 at the time, scored in that first game.
[edit] About the Auditorium
During its early years, the arena was the showcase for future Bruins such as Bobby Orr, Wayne Cashman, and coach Harry Sinden.
[edit] End of an era
In June 2005 construction began on a new arena for the city. The General Motors Centre will become home to the Oshawa Generals. It will be operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (owners of the Toronto Maple Leafs). The complex will cost $45 million (CAD) and opened November 3 2006. The last Generals game in the arena was held October 29, 2006, versus the Kingston Frontenacs, in which the Generals won 8-6.
[edit] Championships
List of championships won by teams while calling the Civic Auditorium home.
- Oshawa Generals
- 1966, 1983, 1987, 1990, 1997
Memorial Cup (1)
- 1990 CHL Champions
- Oshawa Legionaires
- none?
- Oshawa Green Gaels
Minto Cup (7)
- 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
[edit] Events
On April 22, 1979, the Auditorium hosted a benefit concert for the CNIB by the Rolling Stones, after Keith Richards was charged with possession of heroin.
In May 2006, Alice Cooper appeared in concert at the Auditorium, one of the final acts to appear.
[edit] Photo gallery
[edit] External links
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