Angel of the Winds Arena facts for kids
The arena (then the Comcast Arena) pictured in 2009
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 Angel of the Winds Arena
Location in Washington (state)
Angel of the Winds Arena
Location in the United States
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| Former names | Everett Events Center (2003–2007) Comcast Arena at Everett (2007–2014) Xfinity Arena (2014–2017) |
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| Address | 2000 Hewitt Avenue |
| Location | Everett, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°58′43″N 122°12′13″W / 47.97861°N 122.20361°W |
| Owner | Everett Public Facilities District |
| Operator | Spectra Experiences |
| Capacity | Hockey: 8,149 Center stage concert: 10,000 End stage concert: 9,000 |
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| Broke ground | April 23, 2002 |
| Opened | September 27, 2003 |
| Construction cost | $71.5 million ($114 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | LMN Architects PBK Architects, Inc. |
| Structural engineer | Magnusson Klemencic Associates |
| Services engineer | Hermanson Co. LLP |
| General contractor | PCL Construction |
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The Angel of the Winds Arena is a large building in Everett, Washington, USA. It's a place where many different events happen, like sports games and concerts. It first opened in October 2003.
This arena is the home of the Everett Silvertips, a junior ice hockey team. It can hold over 8,000 people for hockey games. For concerts and other big shows, it can fit up to 10,000 people. The arena has had a few different names over the years. It was first called the Everett Events Center. Later, it was known as Comcast Arena and Xfinity Arena. In 2017, it got its current name, Angel of the Winds Arena.
Many exciting events have taken place here. These include ice skating championships like 2008 Skate America, which was shown on TV. Famous shows like the Ringling Brothers Circus, Disney on Ice, and the Harlem Globetrotters have also visited.
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Building the Arena
Work on the Angel of the Winds Arena started in April 2002. Before construction, some old buildings in downtown Everett were taken down. The arena officially opened its doors to the public on September 27, 2003. About 4,000 people came to a special preview event. The whole project cost about $71.5 million to build.
The first big hockey game at the arena was on October 4, 2003. The Everett Silvertips played against the Prince George Cougars. Since then, the arena has become a popular spot for many events.
Sports and Entertainment Events
The Angel of the Winds Arena hosts a wide range of sports and entertainment. It's a busy place with something for everyone!
Hockey Games
The arena is best known as the home of the Everett Silvertips. This team plays in the Western Hockey League (WHL). In their very first season, the Silvertips won the WHL Western Conference Championship.
Sometimes, even bigger hockey teams play here. Teams from the National Hockey League (NHL) have played preseason games. For example, the Seattle Kraken played a game here in October 2021. They won against the Edmonton Oilers in overtime. The arena has also hosted games for the American Hockey League.
Basketball Games
The arena has also been a home for basketball teams. The Everett Explosion played here for one season in 2007. More recently, the Seattle Storm, a professional women's basketball team, played many of their home games here. They played in Everett during their 2019 and 2021 seasons. This happened while their usual home arena in Seattle was being updated.
Arena Football
Arena football is another exciting sport played at the arena. The Washington Wolfpack team will play their first game here in March 2025. Two other arena football teams, the Everett Hawks and the Everett Raptors, have also played at this arena in the past.
Lacrosse Matches
From 2010 to 2013, the arena was home to the Washington Stealth. This team played in the National Lacrosse League. They moved to British Columbia after four seasons in Everett.
Curling Championships
In 2017, the arena hosted the USA Men's and Women's Curling National Championships. Curling is a sport played on ice where players slide stones towards a target. The men's championship was won by Team John Shuster, who later won a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Roller Derby
The Angel of the Winds Arena is also where the Tilted Thunder Rail Birds play. This is an all-female roller derby league based in Seattle. They play on a special sloped track.
Tennis Events
In February 2020, the arena hosted a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying event. This is a big international team tennis competition. Teams from the USA and Latvia competed here.
Rodeo Shows
The arena has welcomed several bull riding events. The Professional Bull Riders's top series, the Unleash the Beast Series, has visited Everett multiple times since 2022.
Other Ways the Arena is Used
Besides sports, the Angel of the Winds Arena is used for many other important community events.
Community Gatherings
Each year, the arena hosts graduation ceremonies for local high schools and colleges. It's a special place for students to celebrate their achievements. The arena has also been used for large public gatherings. For example, a presidential candidate held a rally here in 2016.
Helping the Community
In April 2020, the arena was used as a special quarantine center. It had 150 beds to help people with COVID-19 who couldn't isolate at home. This showed how the arena can be used to help the community during tough times.
Conference Center
Attached to the arena is the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center. This center has a large ballroom that can hold 800 guests. It also has smaller meeting rooms. Many different events, like business meetings and parties, happen here throughout the year.
Public Ice Rink
Inside the Angel of the Winds Arena, there's a public ice rink called the Xfinity Community Ice Rink. It's the same size as an NHL hockey rink. People can come here for public skating, join local hockey leagues, or take figure skating lessons. The rink is open all year round. It can also be changed into a large space for trade shows and other special events.
Concerts and Shows
The Angel of the Winds Arena is a popular spot for concerts. Many famous musicians and bands have performed here over the years. It also hosts family-friendly shows like Disney on Ice and Sesame Street Live.
