| Verdun Auditorium | |
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| Auditorium de Verdun | |
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| Location | 4110, boulevard LaSalle, Verdun,Montreal, Quebec H4G 2A5 |
| Opened | November 28, 1939 |
| Owner | City of Montreal |
| Tenants | Montreal Junior Hockey Club (QMJHL) (2008-present)) Verdun Dragons (LNAH) (2001–2006) Verdun Collège Français (QMJHL) (1991–1994) Verdun Juniors (QMJHL) (1982–1984) Verdun Éperviers (QMJHL) (1977–1981) Verdun Maple Leafs (QMJHL) (1938-1972) |
| Capacity | Hockey: 3,795 seated (4,114 total) |
The Verdun Auditorium is the main arena in the Montreal borough of Verdun, Quebec, Canada. The building was constructed in 1938 and holds 4,114. The largest arena in the west end of Montreal, the complex also is home to Arena Denis Savard, a small minor-hockey rink, attached to its side. The Auditorium has hosted various Quebec Major Junior Hockey League teams, including the Verdun Juniors, Verdun Éperviers and Verdun Collège Français. It also hosted the Verdun Maple Leafs senior and junior teams.
The teams from the University of Montreal and Sir George Williams University have also played here.
On January 25th, 2008, the QMJHL approved the sale of the St. John's Fog Devils to Montreal businessman Farrel Miller. They play in the Auditorium.
1941 photo