K-Rock Centre
| K-Rock Centre | |
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| "Kingston Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre" | |
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| Location | 1 Barrack St., Kingston, Ontario, K7K 0B4 |
| Broke ground | July 28, 2006 |
| Opened | February 22, 2008 |
| Owner | City of Kingston |
| Operator | Arcturus SMG Canada |
| Surface | 200' X 85' |
| Construction cost | $46.5 million (est) |
| Architect | Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects (BBB Architects) |
| Capacity | 5,700 - Hockey 6,800 - End stage concert 3,200 - Theatre |
| Tenants | |
| Kingston Frontenacs, 2008–present | |
The K-Rock Centre is a 5,700 seat arena in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada, at the intersection of Ontario Street and Place d'Armes. The arena is the home of the Kingston Frontenacs ice hockey team of the Ontario Hockey League.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place July 28, 2006, [1] and construction began November 3, 2006. On February 6, 2008, local radio station K-Rock 105.7 purchased the naming rights to the arena for 10 years at $3.3 million. [2] Kingston's The Tragically Hip performed the inaugural concert in the arena on Saturday, February 23, 2008.
Opening night for the Frontenacs was February 22, 2008. Don Cherry dropped the puck for the ceremonial face off, with 5,700 in attendance. [3] The building's first goal was scored by Belleville Bulls #17 Matt Beleskey, who defeated Kingston 3-2. [4] The Frontenacs won their first game at the K-Rock Centre on February 24, 2008 defeating the Peterborough Petes by a score of 7-4. [5]
[edit] Construction
The city chose the design by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects [6], and construction was done by EllisDon Construction. The design allows for the expansion of the arena to 6,000 seats in the future. The centre was built on city-owned land known as the "North Block," which at the time was being used as a parking lot. An archaeological dig of the area was necessary since the southeast portion of the site was the former location of part of the historic Fort Frontenac. The remaining ruins of the fort's northwest bastion is located directly across the street from the main entrance.
[edit] References
- ^ Rees Lambert, Lynn (2006-07-28). "City throws off shackles to build sports/rec centre". Kingston This Week. http://www.kingstonfrontenacs.com/news/2006-07-28.html. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ^ Press, Jordan (2000-02-06). "K-Rock sings winning tune; Radio station awarded naming rights for new sports and entertainment centre". The Kingston Whig Standard. http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=890757&auth=Jordan+Press+Whig-Standard+City+Hall+Reporter. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ^ Ontario Hockey League News[dead link]
- ^ Ontario Hockey League Stats
- ^ Ontario Hockey League Stat
- ^ "About The Sports & Entertainment Centre". City of Kingston. http://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/arenas/sports-entertainment-centre/about.asp. Retrieved 2008-02-18.[dead link]
[edit] External links
- K-Rock Centre web site.
- City of Kingston KSEC home page.
- KCAL: Kingstonians Concerned About the Large Venue Entertainment Centre.
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