Robert Guertin Centre | |
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Location | 125 Rue Carillon Gatineau, Quebec J8X 2P8 |
Opened | 1952 |
Closed | 2021 |
Demolished | 2022 (scheduled) |
Owner | Gilles Sauvé, Alain Sear |
Former names | Hull Arena, Robert Guertin Arena |
Tenants | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) (2003–present) Gatineau Hull-Volants (NCJHL) 2009–present Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) (1976–2003) Hull Festivals (CJAHL/QMJHL) (1970–1976) Hull Hawks (OHDJHL) (1969–1970) Ottawa 67's (OHL) (1967–1968) Ottawa-Hull Canadiens (1957–1959, 1960–1961) |
Capacity | Hockey: 4,000 (total) 3,196 (seated) |
The Robert Guertin Centre, formerly Hull Arena and nicknamed “The Bob”, was a 4,000 capacity (3,196 seated) multi-purpose arena in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It was built in 1952 and was home to the Gatineau Olympiques ice hockey team. The arena also briefly hosted the Ottawa 67's in 1967, while the Ottawa Civic Centre was under construction. The arena hosted the Memorial Cup in 1997, 1982, and 1958. It is also the site of an international midget hockey tournament which is held every January. It is considered by many Gatineau residents, particularly of the Hull sector, as a cultural and sport heritage location for the region.

Arena in daytime
There were several discussions regarding the future of the arena as the structure showed signs of deterioration. It was in 2001, that team owners of the Olympiques first discussed the idea of playing at a new rink with a larger capacity. [1]. Renovations were made to the arena in 2003 and 2004 but it slightly reduced the number of seats due to safety reasons. [2].
Replacement[]
Exterior
In 2001, team owners of the Olympiques first discussed the idea of playing at a new rink with a larger capacity.[3] Renovations were made to the arena in 2003 and 2004 that slightly reduced the number of seats due to safety reasons.[4] On May 25, 2011, city council announced that a new 5,000 seat arena would be built on the same site, and the old arena would be demolished. The estimated cost of the new arena was to be $63 million,[5] but the project never went further.
On February 22, 2017, city council approved a new 4,000 seat arena and recreation complex with three community rinks. Cost is estimated at $79 million.[6] The new arena, Slush Puppie Centre,[7] being built east of downtown, and to be completed by September 2021, will be just north of Maloney Boulevard, between Montée Paiement and Boulevard de la Cité.[8]
References[]
- ↑ Turbide, Mathieu. "Le maire Ducharme est catégorique : Pas question d'agrandir l'aréna Robert-Guertin", Le Droit, March 7, 2001, p. 4.
- ↑ Brassard, Marc. "Un escalier sème la colère des proprios des Olympiques", Le Droit, July 8, 2004, p. 48.
- ↑ Turbide, Mathieu. "Le maire Ducharme est catégorique: Pas question d'agrandir l'aréna Robert-Guertin", Le Droit, March 7, 2001, p. 4.
- ↑ Brassard, Marc. "Un escalier sème la colère des proprios des Olympiques", Le Droit, July 8, 2004, p. 48.
- ↑ Dabaghi-Pacheco, Omar (2011-05-25). Excitement builds for new venue at Bob Guertin site. CBC News.
- ↑ Panico, Giacomo (2017-02-22). Gatineau approves deal to replace Robert Guertin arena. CBC News.
- ↑ Le nouvel aréna des Olympiques de Gatineau s'appellera le Centre Slush Puppie (fr-ca).
- ↑ Spears, Tom (2017-02-22). Gatineau council approves new $79M arena complex; home for Olympiques. Postmedia Network.
External links[]
Current arenas in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | |
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Maritimes Division | KC Irving Reg. Centre · Centre 200 · Scotiabank Centre · Avenir Centre · Eastlink Centre · Harbour Station |
East Division | Centre Henry-Leonard · Centre Georges-Vézina · Videotron Centre · Colisée Financière Sun Life |
Central Division | Centre Marcel Dionne · Centre Gervais Auto · Palais des Sports · Colisée Desjardins |
West Division | Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau · Robert Guertin Arena (-2021) · Slush Puppie Centre (2021- · Aréna Iamgold · Centre Air Creebec |
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