Notable Events
Elvis Presley performed back-to-back sold out concerts at the Arena, May 26 & 27, just prior to his death in the summer of 1977.
The New Jersey Nets of the NBA, Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals, and Ottawa Senators of the NHL have all hosted exhibition games at the Arena.
Phish's legendary December 14, 1995 performance at the Arena was released as Live Phish Volume 1 in 2001.
On June 13, 2005 World Wrestling Entertainment brought RAW to the Arena, which was broadcast live nationwide on television.
The Arena played host to the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic, with the skills contest and game broadcast on consecutive nights on live TV across the US and Canada.
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