Major Events
On October 12, 1992, Canadian wrestling legend Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair to capture his first WWF Championship. Bret's father, legendary Hart family patriarch Stu, was born and raised in Saskatoon.
In 1995, Billy Graham made a surprise appearance at a Franklin Graham festival at SaskPlace, and brought George Beverly Shea with him.
In 2005, the facility hosted a gala command performance concert for Queen Elizabeth in honour of Saskatchewan's centennial and in 2007 it was the venue for the 2007 Juno Awards. Both events were broadcast nationally.
In October 2007 Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie played a concert on the Black Rain Tour.
In July 2008 Judas Priest and Testament played a concert on the Nostradamus World Tour.
In November 2009 KISS played a concert to promote the album Sonic Boom.
In January 2010 Guns N' Roses played a concert for 9,000 people to promote their new album Chinese Democracy.
On July 29 of 2011 Slayer, Rob Zombie, and Exodus made a stop at Credit Union Center during the Hell on Earth Tour.
On October 29, 2011 Cirque du Soleil performed Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour for over 10,000 people to honour the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
On June 28, 2012 the Credit Union Centre completed its installation of new rink boards and glass. Only a half hour later, Mitch Nemeth provided the first puck-scuff mark in the boards history. Nemeth will be honored with a commemorative plaque during the Saskatoon Blades home opener this upcoming season.
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