Construction at the Winnipeg Arena
A black and white photograph of Gil Lagasse tightening the bolts holding the new press box up high above the surface of the ice in the Winnipeg Arena. The photograph was taken at the beginning of the Winnipeg Jets' first season with the National Hockey League. Photograph published 20 October 1979., Any reproductions of this material may be restricted by further copyright regulations; commercial uses of any material may involve fees. Please consult Archives staff for further information
The Winnipeg Arena
A black and white photograph of bleachers being built outside of the Winnipeg Arena during renovations. The arena sat 9,500 when it opened, and 15,565 after the expansion in 1979., Any reproductions of this material may be restricted by further copyright regulations; commercial uses of any material may involve fees. Please consult Archives staff for further information.
The Winnipeg Arena
A black and white photograph of construction workers Peter Helbren and Danny Potts trying out the new seats at the Winnipeg arena. The arena was built in 1955 and was opened with the first regular season game between the Winnipeg Warriors and the Calgary Stampeders. The occasion marked the return of professional hockey to the city of Winnipeg after a 27 year absence. The arena sat 9,500 when it opened, and 15,565 after an expansion in 1979. The MTS Centre replaced the Winnipeg Arena when it opened in 2004. The Winnipeg Arena was demolished on March 26, 2006., Any reproductions of this material may be restricted by further copyright regulations; commercial uses of any material may involve fees. Please consult Archives staff for further information.
Work at the Winnipeg Arena
A black and white photograph of workmen working on steps in the Winnipeg Arena. A hold was eventually punched in the brick wall behind them in order to build a new exit. The arena was built in 1955 and was opened with the first regular season game between the Winnipeg Warriors and the Calgary Stampeders. The occasion marked the return of professional hockey to the city of Winnipeg after a 27 year absence. The arena sat 9,500 when it opened, and 15,565 after an expansion in 1979. The MTS Centre replaced the Winnipeg Arena when it opened in 2004. The Winnipeg Arena was demolished on March 26, 2006., Any reproductions of this material may be restricted by further copyright regulations; commercial uses of any material may involve fees. Please consult Archives staff for further information.