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| stadium_name=CN Centre |
| stadium_name = CN Centre |
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| image=[[File:Cncentre.jpg|250px|An Outside photo of the CN Centre |
| image = [[File:Cncentre.jpg|250px]] |
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| caption = An Outside photo of the CN Centre |
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| location=<nowiki>#</nowiki>100 - 2187 Ospika |
| location = <nowiki>#</nowiki>100 - 2187 Ospika Boulevardd South<br>[[Prince George, British Columbia|Prince George]], [[British Columbia]] |
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| broke_ground = 1994 |
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| opened = September 30, 1995<ref>[http://www.pgcougars.com/page/history Prince George Cougars - History]</ref> |
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| opened=1995 |
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| owner=City of Prince George |
| owner = [[Prince George, British Columbia|City of Prince George]] |
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| operator = [[Prince George, British Columbia|City of Prince George]] |
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| construction_cost = [[Canadian dollar|$]]21.7 million<br>(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|CA|21700000|1995}}}} in {{CURRENTYEAR}} dollars{{inflation-fn|CA}}) |
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| architect=PBK Architects |
| architect = PBK Architects, Inc. |
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| general_contractor = PCL Construction<ref>[http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/WEBLINK7/0/doc/637797/Page39.aspx City Already Reaping Rewards From New Building]</ref> |
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| former_names=Prince George Multiplex (1995–2005) |
| former_names = Prince George Multiplex (1995–2005) |
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| tenants=[[Prince George Cougars]] ([[Western Hockey League|WHL]]) (1995–present)<br>[[Prince George Fury]] ([[Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League|CMISL]]) (2010) |
| tenants = [[Prince George Cougars]] ([[Western Hockey League|WHL]]) (1995–present)<br>[[Prince George Fury]] ([[Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League|CMISL]]) (2010) |
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| seating_capacity= Hockey: 5,967<br>Concerts: 7,000 |
| seating_capacity = Hockey: 5,582; 5,967 with standing room<br>Concerts: 7,000 |
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The '''CN Centre''' (formerly '''Prince George Multiplex''') is a 5,967-seat multi-purpose [[arena]], in [[Prince George, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It was designed by PBK Architects, opened in 1995 and is owned by the City of Prince George. There are 14 luxury suites. In 2005, [[Canadian National Railway]] purchased the [[naming rights]] to the building which has previously been known as the Multiplex. |
The '''CN Centre''' (formerly '''Prince George Multiplex''') is a 5,967-seat multi-purpose [[arena]], in [[Prince George, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It was designed by PBK Architects, opened in 1995 and is owned by the City of Prince George. There are 14 luxury suites. In 2005, [[Canadian National Railway]] purchased the [[naming rights]] to the building which has previously been known as the Multiplex. |
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In 2015, the CN Centre will play an integral role as Prince George hosts the [[2015 Canada Winter Games]]. |
In 2015, the CN Centre will play an integral role as Prince George hosts the [[2015 Canada Winter Games]]. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External Links== |
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*[http://cncentre.ca/Pages/Welcome.aspx Official Website] |
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{{WHL Arenas}} |
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Revision as of 18:43, 25 March 2012
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 An Outside photo of the CN Centre | |
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| Former names | Prince George Multiplex (1995–2005) |
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| Location | #100 - 2187 Ospika Boulevardd South Prince George, British Columbia |
| Owner | City of Prince George |
| Operator | City of Prince George |
| Capacity | Hockey: 5,582; 5,967 with standing room Concerts: 7,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1994 |
| Opened | September 30, 1995[1] |
| Construction cost | $21.7 million ($35.1 million in 2024 dollars[2]) |
| Architect | PBK Architects, Inc. |
| General contractor | PCL Construction[3] |
| Tenants | |
| Prince George Cougars (WHL) (1995–present) Prince George Fury (CMISL) (2010) | |
The CN Centre (formerly Prince George Multiplex) is a 5,967-seat multi-purpose arena, in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It was designed by PBK Architects, opened in 1995 and is owned by the City of Prince George. There are 14 luxury suites. In 2005, Canadian National Railway purchased the naming rights to the building which has previously been known as the Multiplex.
The CN Centre has a 200 ft. x 85 ft. ice surface, and is able to convert to an Olympic-sized ice surface of 200 ft. x 100 ft.
It is home to the Prince George Cougars ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League.
The CN Centre is a multi-purpose event facility, and has hosted many internationally renowned acts and entertainment. Such performers have included: KISS, Avril Lavigne, Elton John, the Blue Man Group, Motley Crue, Nickelback, ZZ Top, Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, and Brooks and Dunn to name a few. Besides concerts, the CN Centre has hosted David Copperfield, Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus, mixed martial art events, monster trucks, rodeos, and various ice shows. The CN Centre was also home of the Prince George Fury, of the Canadian Indoor Soccer League for one season in 2010.
The CN Centre links with the three Kincentre arenas, creating a multi-functional four arena complex.
Ticketmaster is the official ticket supplier of CN Centre events.
In 2015, the CN Centre will play an integral role as Prince George hosts the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
References
- ^ Prince George Cougars - History
- ^ 1688 to 1923: Geloso, Vincent, A Price Index for Canada, 1688 to 1850 (December 6, 2016). Afterwards, Canadian inflation numbers based on Statistics Canada tables 18-10-0005-01 (formerly CANSIM 326-0021) "Consumer Price Index, annual average, not seasonally adjusted". Statistics Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2021. and table 18-10-0004-13 "Consumer Price Index by product group, monthly, percentage change, not seasonally adjusted, Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit". Statistics Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ City Already Reaping Rewards From New Building
External Links
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