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Maurice Richard Arena

Aréna Maurice Richard
Location	2800, rue Viau, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3J3
Opened	1962
Owner	City of Montreal
Architect	Jean-Julien Perrault
Capacity	Hockey: 4,750
Tenants
Montreal Rocket (QMJHL) (1999-2003)

Maurice Richard Arena (French: Aréna Maurice-Richard) is a 4,750-seat multi-purpose arena in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was built in 1962. It is named in honour of Maurice Richard.

The rink was renovated in 1994. Dedicated to hometown hockey hero Maurice Richard, this arena includes a multi-media exhibition on the life of the Montreal Canadiens great. Entrance to the arena is free and there is a souvenir shop onsite. Formerly home to the Montreal Rocket, the ice rink is also used for training by speed and figure skaters. It is an ideal setting for corporate events, with banquet seating up to 2000.

The arena also hosted boxing and wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympics. The building is located on the same massive city block that is home to Olympic Stadium. It is situated in the south east corner, next to the Biodome (formerly the cycling Velodrome) and the Olympic Stadium. The arena still hosts fight cards and concerts.

Coordinates: 45°33′44″N 73°32′50″W / 45.56222°N 73.54722°W / 45.56222; -73.54722

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