Scotiabank Saddledome Facts for Kids

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Scotiabank Saddledome
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Former names	Olympic Saddledome (1983–1995) Canadian Airlines Saddledome (1995–2000) Pengrowth Saddledome (2000-2010)
Location	555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Coordinates	51°02′15″N 114°03′07″W / 51.03750°N 114.05194°W / 51.03750; -114.05194 (Scotiabank Saddledome)
Owner	City of Calgary
Operator	Saddledome Foundation/Calgary Flames LP
Capacity	Ice hockey: 16,605 (1983-1988) 20,240 (1988-1995) 19,289 (1995-present)
Field size	474,000 square feet (44,000 m²)
Broke ground	July 29, 1981
Opened	October 15, 1983
Construction cost	C$97.7 million
Architect	Graham McCourt Architects
Structural engineer	Jan Bobrowski and Partners Ltd.
Services engineer	Vinto Engineering Ltd.
General contractor	CANA Construction Co. Ltd.
Tenants
Calgary Flames (NHL) (1983-present) Calgary Hitmen (WHL) (1995-present) Calgary Roughnecks (NLL) (2001-present) Calgary Outlaws (NBL) (1994) Calgary Rad'z (RHI) (1993) Calgary 88s (WBL) (1988-92)

The Scotiabank Saddledome is a famous sports arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It first opened on October 15, 1983. This arena is the home for several exciting sports teams. These include the Calgary Flames from the National Hockey League (NHL), the Calgary Hitmen from the Western Hockey League (WHL), and the Calgary Roughnecks from the National Lacrosse League (NLL).

Over the years, the arena has had a few different names. It was known as the Olympic Saddledome from 1983 to 1996. Then it became the Canadian Airlines Saddledome from 1996 to 2000. From 2000 to 2010, it was called the Pengrowth Saddledome. Today, Scotiabank holds the naming rights. The arena can hold a large crowd, with a seating capacity of 19,289 people.

The inside of the Saddledome during a Calgary Flames playoff game. Fans often wear red, creating a "C of Red."

History of the Saddledome
- Home to Calgary Sports Teams
- Hosting Major Events
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History of the Saddledome

The Scotiabank Saddledome was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics. It was designed to host the ice hockey and figure skating events. Construction began on July 29, 1981, and it was ready for use just over two years later. The unique roof shape, which looks like a saddle, makes it stand out. This design also gives the arena its name.

Home to Calgary Sports Teams

Since it opened, the Saddledome has been the main home for the Calgary Flames. They are a professional ice hockey team in the NHL. The arena has seen many exciting hockey games and memorable moments.

Other teams have also called the Saddledome home. The Calgary Hitmen, a junior ice hockey team, have played there since 1995. The Calgary Roughnecks, a professional lacrosse team, joined in 2001. Before them, other teams like the Calgary Rad'z (roller hockey) and the Calgary 88s (basketball) also played at the arena for a short time.

Hosting Major Events

The Saddledome is not just for regular season games. It has hosted many big sports events. In 1985, it was the site of the National Hockey League All-Star Game. This is where the best players from the NHL play against each other.

The arena also hosted the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in 2012. This is a major international tournament for young hockey players. Besides hockey, the Saddledome has welcomed other sports, like the 2009 Tim Hortons Brier, which is a big curling championship.

The Saddledome is a very important building for sports and entertainment in Calgary. It continues to be a popular venue for concerts, shows, and many different events.