History of The Ed Lumley Arena
The building was once home of the Cornwall Royals ice hockey team, as well as the former Cornwall Aces of the American Hockey League, which was the minor league affiliate of the NHL Quebec Nordiques.
The Civic Complex has also hosted such concerts as Country legend Charlie Pride, Canadian Rockers, Nickelback, Bryan Adams, Rush, Great Big Sea, Celine Dion, Rita MacNeil, and Barenaked Ladies. Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has performed in October 2006. In May 2008, the Ed Lumley Arena was host to the Royal Bank Cup.
It has also held many WWE wrestling events and boxing events as well
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