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{{short description|Indoor arena in Windsor, Ontario}}
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| stadium_name = Windsor Arena
| stadium_name = Windsor Arena
| nickname = ''The Barn''<br>''Madhouse on McDougall''
| nickname = ''The Barn''<br />''Madhouse on McDougall''
| image = [[Image:Windsor Arena the old Barn home of Spitfires.jpg|225px]]
| image = Windsor Arena the old Barn home of Spitfires.jpg
| location = 334 Wyandotte St. E., [[Windsor, Ontario]]
| image_size = 225px
| location = 334 Wyandotte Street East, [[Windsor, Ontario]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|42|18|58|N|83|1|56|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|42|18|58|N|83|1|56|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| architect =
| architect =
| former_names = Border Cities Arena
| former_names = Border Cities Arena
| tenants = [[Windsor Lancers]] ([[Ontario University Athletics|OUA]]) (2008-2013)<br>[[Windsor minor hockey]] (1924-2013)<br>[[Windsor Bulldogs]] ([[OHA Senior A League (1890–1979)|OHA Senior A]]/[[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|IHL]]) (1953-1965)<br>[[Windsor Spitfires]] ([[Ontario Hockey League|OHL]]) (1975-2008)<br>[[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit Cougars]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]) (1926–1927)
| tenants = Windsor Minor Hockey Association (1924–2013)<br />[[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit Cougars]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]) (1926–1927)<br />[[Windsor Bulldogs]] ([[OHA Senior A League (1890–1979)|OHA Senior A]]/[[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|IHL]]) (1953–1965)<br />[[Windsor Spitfires]] ([[Ontario Hockey League|OHL]]) (1975–2008)<br />[[Windsor Lancers]] ([[Ontario University Athletics|OUA]]) (2008–2013)
| seating_capacity = [[Ice hockey]]: 4,400<br>[[Concerts]]: 6,264
| seating_capacity = [[Ice hockey]]: 4,400<br />[[Concerts]]: 6,264
}}
}}


'''Windsor Arena''' (nicknamed '''The Barn''', because of its age, wooden construction, and its appearance of a giant barn) is an [[list of indoor arenas|indoor arena]] located in [[Windsor, Ontario]]. Its capacity is approximately 4,400 with standing room. The arena's ice is an asymmetrical {{convert|80|ft|m}} by {{convert|195|ft|m}} or {{convert|15600|sqft|m2}}. The arena was the home of the [[Windsor Spitfires]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]] from 1975–2008, at which time the team's home was moved to the [[WFCU Centre]].
'''Windsor Arena''' (nicknamed '''The Barn''') is an [[list of indoor arenas|indoor arena]] located in [[Windsor, Ontario]]. Its capacity is approximately 4,400 with standing room. The arena's ice is {{convert|80|ft|m}} by {{convert|195|ft|m}} or {{convert|15600|sqft|m2}}. The arena was the home of the [[Windsor Spitfires]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]] from 1975 to 2008, at which time the team's home was moved to the [[WFCU Centre]].


== History ==
== History ==
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Originally named the '''Border Cities Arena''', it hosted the [[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit Cougars]] (later renamed the Detroit Red Wings) for the 1926-1927 [[National Hockey League|NHL]] season, while the [[Detroit Olympia|Olympia Stadium]] was under construction. The Border Cities Arena, built in 1925 for the local junior hockey team, was expanded from 6,000 to 9,000 for the Cougars. The arena was later renamed the Windsor Arena.
Originally named the '''Border Cities Arena''', it hosted the [[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit Cougars]] (later renamed the Detroit Red Wings) for the 1926-1927 [[National Hockey League|NHL]] season, while the [[Detroit Olympia|Olympia Stadium]] was under construction. The Border Cities Arena, built in 1925 for the local junior hockey team, was expanded from 6,000 to 9,000 for the Cougars. The arena was later renamed the Windsor Arena.


Having been constructed in 1924, the arena is among the oldest of its type in [[North America]]. Inside the arena's halls are pictures of teams gone by, of old matches and players, and of the construction of "The Barn", along with historic newspaper clippings related to the hockey teams that played under its roof over the years.
Having been constructed in 1924, the arena is among the oldest of its type in [[North America]].


In 2006, a [[WFCU Centre|new arena]], located in the city's east side off Lauzon Road, was approved by the Windsor city council. The decision to replace the arena is attributed to complaints about Windsor Arena's seating and tiny concourses.
In 2006, the WFCU Centre, located in the city's east side off Lauzon Road, was approved by the Windsor city council. The decision to replace the arena is attributed to complaints about Windsor Arena's seating and tiny concourses.


The Spitfires' final game at the Windsor Arena was played on December 4, 2008. Windsor beat the [[Guelph Storm]] 2-1, giving the Spitfires a perfect 12-0 record at The Barn for the 2008-09 season.
The Spitfires' final game at the Windsor Arena was played on December 4, 2008. Windsor beat the [[Guelph Storm]] 2-1, giving the Spitfires a perfect 12-0 record at The Barn for the 2008-09 season.


From 2009 until 2013, the [[University of Windsor]] [[Windsor Lancers|Lancers]] hockey teams took over as the major tenants of the arena.
From 2009 until 2013, the [[University of Windsor]] [[Windsor Lancers|Lancers]] hockey teams took over as the major tenants of the arena.
Also the [[Windsor Minor Hockey Association]] used this arena for games until 2013.
Also, the Windsor Minor Hockey Association used this arena for games until 2013.
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[[File:Windsor Arena panoramic 2012.JPG|thumbnail|center|600px|Panoramic view inside arena during [[Windsor Lancers]] men's hockey team playoff game, February 16, 2012. (click to enlarge)]]


In February 2014, the arena was used as a site for salt storage.<ref>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/city-stockpiling-3-500-tonnes-of-salt-in-windsor-arena-1.2537795</ref> As of April 2014, Catholic Central High School is proposed to be constructed on the site, with the full demolition of Windsor Arena being part of the plan without any emphasis.<ref>http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/04/01/board-recommends-building-25-million-downtown-catholic-central-high-school/</ref> This later failed but the WECDSB still owns and is still planning to move Catholic Central High School here.<ref>http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/catholic-school-board-to-continue-to-push-for-new-catholic-central-at-arena-site</ref>
In February 2014, the arena was used as a site for salt storage.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/city-stockpiling-3-500-tonnes-of-salt-in-windsor-arena-1.2537795| title = City stockpiling 3,500 tonnes of salt in Windsor Arena {{!}} CBC News}} </ref> I In April 2014, Catholic Central High School proposed a plan to construct a new school on the site, with the full demolition of Windsor Arena being part of the plan without any emphasis.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/04/01/board-recommends-building-25-million-downtown-catholic-central-high-school/ |title = Home {{!}} Windsor Star}}</ref> The City of Windsor approved the plan to build the new Catholic Central High School on this site; however, the plans never came to fruition and the school was constructed elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/new-catholic-central-funding-1.3829052| title = Board gets nod for new $26M replacement for Catholic Central {{!}} CBC News}} </ref>

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[[File:Windsor Arena panoramic 2012.JPG|thumbnail|center|600px|Panoramic view inside arena during [[Windsor Lancers]] men's hockey team playoff game, February 16, 2012. (click to enlarge)]]


== References ==
== References ==
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*"Famous Canadian Arenas" exhibit at the National Library of Canada's ''Virtual Museum of Canada'' exhibit. [http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Hockey/English/Arenas/windsor.html "Windsor Arena"]
*"Famous Canadian Arenas" exhibit at the National Library of Canada's ''Virtual Museum of Canada'' exhibit. [http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Hockey/English/Arenas/windsor.html "Windsor Arena"]
* http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/04/01/board-recommends-building-25-million-downtown-catholic-central-high-school/
* http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/04/01/board-recommends-building-25-million-downtown-catholic-central-high-school/
* http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/catholic-school-board-to-continue-to-push-for-new-catholic-central-at-arena-site
* https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/catholic-school-board-to-continue-to-push-for-new-catholic-central-at-arena-site


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| title = Home of the<br>[[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit Cougars]]
| title = Home of the<br />[[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit Cougars]]
| years = 1926–1927
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| title = Home of the<br>[[Windsor Spitfires]]
| title = Home of the<br />[[Windsor Spitfires]]
| years = 1975 – December 2008
| years = 1975–2008
| before = first arena
| before = first arena
| after = [[WFCU Centre]]
| after = [[WFCU Centre]]
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[[Category:Sports venues in Windsor, Ontario]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Windsor, Ontario]]
[[Category:Boxing venues in Ontario]]
[[Category:Ontario Hockey League arenas]]
[[Category:Ontario Hockey League arenas]]
[[Category:Indoor arenas in Canada]]
[[Category:Defunct indoor arenas in Canada]]
[[Category:Indoor ice hockey venues in Canada]]
[[Category:Ice hockey venues in Canada]]
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[[Category:Detroit Red Wings arenas]]
[[Category:Defunct National Hockey League venues]]
[[Category:Defunct National Hockey League venues]]
[[Category:1924 establishments in Ontario]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1924]]
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 6 May 2024

Windsor Arena
The Barn
Madhouse on McDougall
Map
Former namesBorder Cities Arena
Location334 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor, Ontario
Coordinates42°18′58″N 83°1′56″W / 42.31611°N 83.03222°W / 42.31611; -83.03222
OwnerCity of Windsor
CapacityIce hockey: 4,400
Concerts: 6,264
Opened1924
Closed2013
Tenants
Windsor Minor Hockey Association (1924–2013)
Detroit Cougars (NHL) (1926–1927)
Windsor Bulldogs (OHA Senior A/IHL) (1953–1965)
Windsor Spitfires (OHL) (1975–2008)
Windsor Lancers (OUA) (2008–2013)

Windsor Arena (nicknamed The Barn) is an indoor arena located in Windsor, Ontario. Its capacity is approximately 4,400 with standing room. The arena's ice is 80 feet (24 m) by 195 feet (59 m) or 15,600 square feet (1,450 m2). The arena was the home of the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League from 1975 to 2008, at which time the team's home was moved to the WFCU Centre.

History[edit]

Spitfires old banners (in 2012) still hanging in The Barn. Includes Mickey Renaud, 1988 OHL Championship banner, Adam Graves, etc.

Originally named the Border Cities Arena, it hosted the Detroit Cougars (later renamed the Detroit Red Wings) for the 1926-1927 NHL season, while the Olympia Stadium was under construction. The Border Cities Arena, built in 1925 for the local junior hockey team, was expanded from 6,000 to 9,000 for the Cougars. The arena was later renamed the Windsor Arena.

Having been constructed in 1924, the arena is among the oldest of its type in North America.

In 2006, the WFCU Centre, located in the city's east side off Lauzon Road, was approved by the Windsor city council. The decision to replace the arena is attributed to complaints about Windsor Arena's seating and tiny concourses.

The Spitfires' final game at the Windsor Arena was played on December 4, 2008. Windsor beat the Guelph Storm 2-1, giving the Spitfires a perfect 12-0 record at The Barn for the 2008-09 season.

From 2009 until 2013, the University of Windsor Lancers hockey teams took over as the major tenants of the arena. Also, the Windsor Minor Hockey Association used this arena for games until 2013.

In February 2014, the arena was used as a site for salt storage.[1] I In April 2014, Catholic Central High School proposed a plan to construct a new school on the site, with the full demolition of Windsor Arena being part of the plan without any emphasis.[2] The City of Windsor approved the plan to build the new Catholic Central High School on this site; however, the plans never came to fruition and the school was constructed elsewhere.[3]

Panoramic view inside arena during Windsor Lancers men's hockey team playoff game, February 16, 2012. (click to enlarge)

References[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Windsor Arena.
  1. ^ "City stockpiling 3,500 tonnes of salt in Windsor Arena | CBC News".
  2. ^ "Home | Windsor Star".
  3. ^ "Board gets nod for new $26M replacement for Catholic Central | CBC News".

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The Barn on November 3, 2008. Windsor Spitfires and Oshawa Generals face-off to open third period.
Windsor Arena interior.
Preceded by
first arena
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Detroit Cougars
1926–1927 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
first arena
 Home of the
Windsor Spitfires
1975–2008 		Succeeded by
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