Venue Information
Capacity
15,635
Year Opened
1975
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Hartford Whalers
Carolina Hurricanes
(1997–present)
Hartford Whalers
(1980–1996)
New England Whalers
(1972–1979)
Previously:
Big E Coliseum
(1974–1975)
Moved to:
Springfield Civic Center
(1980–1981)
|
NHL | 1976 - 1997 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of PeoplesBank Arena?
The capacity of PeoplesBank Arena is 15,635.
When was PeoplesBank Arena built?
PeoplesBank Arena opened in 1975.
Where did the Hartford Whalers play before PeoplesBank Arena?
Before moving to PeoplesBank Arena in 1976, the Hartford Whalers played at Big E Coliseum from 1974 to 1975.
Where did the Hartford Whalers play after PeoplesBank Arena?
After leaving PeoplesBank Arena in 1997, the Hartford Whalers moved to Springfield Civic Center in 1980. They played there until 1981.
Historical Names
Location
Coordinates:
41.7683, -72.6769
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References
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