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{{short description|Hockey arena in Quebec, Canada}}
{{short description|Hockey arena in Quebec, Canada}}
{{for|the arena in Quebec City|Videotron Centre}}
{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Le Nouveau Colisée
| name = Colisée Vidéotron
| image = [[File:Le-nouveau-colisee-Arena-tr-city.jpg|thumb|]]
| logo_image = Colisée_Vidéotron.jpg
| location = [[Trois-Rivières, Quebec]], Canada
| image = Colisée Vidéotron 2024 (2).jpg
| coordinates =
| image_size =
| location = [[Trois-Rivières]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| coordinates = {{Coord|46.3215311|-72.5906657|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground = June 2018
| broke_ground = June 2018
| opened = September 12, 2021<ref>[https://www.v3r.net/activites-et-loisirs/installations-sportives-et-recreatives/colisee-videotron/ About Le Nouveau Colisee (in French)]</ref>
| opened = 2021 (planned)
| owner = City of Trois-Rivières
| owner = City of Trois-Rivières
| operator = [[Comcast Spectacor|Spectra Venue Management]]
| operator = [[Comcast Spectacor|Spectra Venue Management]]
| construction_cost = [[Canadian dollar|$]]60.6 million
| construction_cost = {{CAD|60.6 million|link=yes}}
| architect =
| architect =
| general_contractor =
| general_contractor =
| tenants = [[Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL)|Trois-Rivières Lions]] ([[ECHL]]) (2021–present)
| tenants = [[Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL)|Trois-Rivières Lions]] ([[ECHL]]) (2021–present)
| seating_capacity = 4,390
| seating_capacity = 4,390
| website = {{url|https://www.v3r.net/activites-et-loisirs/installations-sportives-et-recreatives/projet-nouveau-colisee/}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.v3r.net/activites-et-loisirs/installations-sportives-et-recreatives/colisee-videotron}}
| caption =
| caption = Colisée Vidéotron
}}
}}

'''Le Nouveau Colisée''' is a multi-purpose arena currently under construction in [[Trois-Rivières, Quebec]], Canada and set to open in early 2021. The arena will replace the aging [[Colisée de Trois-Rivières]] and will seat 4,390 fans. Beginning in the fall of 2021, it will host [[Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL)|Trois-Rivières Lions]] professional hockey team in the [[ECHL]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/trois-rivieres-one-step-closer-to-hosting-rumoured-canadiens-echl-affiliate-team-1.5211263 |title=Trois-Rivieres one step closer to hosting rumoured Canadiens ECHL affiliate team |website=[[CTV News]] |date=November 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ECHL Approves Two Expansion Memberships |url=https://www.echl.com/en/news/2021/1/echl-approves-two-expansion-memberships |website=[[ECHL]] |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref>
'''Colisée''' '''Vidéotron''' is a multi-purpose arena in [[Trois-Rivières]], [[Quebec]], Canada. Opened in September 2021, the arena replaced the aging [[Colisée de Trois-Rivières]] and seats 4,390 fans. Starting with the [[2021-22 ECHL season|2021-22 season]], its main tenant is the [[Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL)|Trois-Rivières Lions]] professional hockey team in the [[ECHL]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/trois-rivieres-one-step-closer-to-hosting-rumoured-canadiens-echl-affiliate-team-1.5211263 |title=Trois-Rivieres one step closer to hosting rumoured Canadiens ECHL affiliate team |website=[[CTV News]] |date=November 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ECHL Approves Two Expansion Memberships |url=https://www.echl.com/en/news/2021/1/echl-approves-two-expansion-memberships |website=[[ECHL]] |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


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In the late 2010s, the city of Trois-Rivières, began construction on new arena to replace the [[Colisée de Trois-Rivières]], a skating rink that first opened in 1938 and was primarily acting as the home of the [[UQTR Patriotes]] hockey teams. The new arena cost $60 million to construct with a planned opening of late 2020, but had no announced permanent tenants scheduled after UQTR declined the initial lease.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2020-02-04/pour-qui-l-arena-de-60-millions |title=Pour qui l’aréna de 60 millions? |website=[[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]] |date=February 4, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref> Amidst the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec]], the planned opening was moved back to early 2021 while the city was in discussions with adding an [[ECHL]] expansion team expected to be affiliated with the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvasports.ca/2020/07/09/echl-trois-rivieres-aura-son-club-de-hockey-1 |title=ECHL: TROIS-RIVIÈRES WILL HAVE ITS OWN HOCKEY CLUB |website=TVA Sports |date=July 9, 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, the team was approved to begin play for the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ECHL Approves Two Expansion Memberships |url=https://www.echl.com/en/news/2021/1/echl-approves-two-expansion-memberships |website=[[ECHL]] |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Le-nouveau-colisee-Arena-tr-city-inside.jpg|thumb|]]


On June 10, 2021, the team name was announced as the [[Trois-Rivières Lions]], named after the only previous professional team to play in the city, the [[Trois-Rivières Lions (1955–1960)|Trois-Rivières Lions]], from 1955 to 1960.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.echl.com/en/news/2021/6/introducing-the-trois-rivieres-lions |title=INTRODUCING THE TROIS-RIVIÈRES LIONS |website=[[ECHL]] | date=June 10, 2021}}</ref> On June 15, [[Éric Bélanger]] was named the team's first head coach.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.journaldequebec.com/2021/06/15/echl-eric-belanger-devient-lentraineur-des-lions-de-trois-rivieres |title=ECHL: Éric Bélanger becomes coach of the Trois-Rivières Lions |language=fr |date=June 15, 2021 |website=journaldequebec.com}}</ref>
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In the late 2010s, the city of [[Trois-Rivières, Quebec]], began construction on new arena to replace the [[Colisée de Trois-Rivières]], a skating rink that first opened in 1938 and was primarily acting as the home of the [[UQTR Patriotes]] hockey teams. The new arena cost $60 million to construct with a planned opening of late 2020, but had no announced permanent tenants scheduled after UQTR declined the initial lease.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2020-02-04/pour-qui-l-arena-de-60-millions |title=Pour qui l’aréna de 60 millions? |website=[[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]] |date=February 4, 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref> Amidst the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec]], the planned opening was moved back to early 2021 while the city was in discussions with adding an [[ECHL]] expansion team expected to be affiliated with the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvasports.ca/2020/07/09/echl-trois-rivieres-aura-son-club-de-hockey-1 |title=ECHL: TROIS-RIVIÈRES WILL HAVE ITS OWN HOCKEY CLUB |website=TVA Sports |date=July 9, 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, the team was approved to begin play for the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ECHL Approves Two Expansion Memberships |url=https://www.echl.com/en/news/2021/1/echl-approves-two-expansion-memberships |website=[[ECHL]] |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref>

On September 9, 2021, an agreement between Quebecor and the Lions was made to name the arena '''Colisée Vidéotron''' for a period of five years. The negotiated amount was not disclosed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1822923/colisee-trois-rivieres-colisee-videotron-nom-lions-echl |title=ECHL: Le Colisée de Trois-Rivières devient le Colisée Vidéotron |language=fr |date=September 9, 2021 |website=radio-canada.ca}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:53, 8 December 2024

For the arena in Quebec City, see Videotron Centre.
Colisée Vidéotron
Colisée Vidéotron
Map
LocationTrois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates46°19′18″N 72°35′26″W / 46.3215311°N 72.5906657°W / 46.3215311; -72.5906657
OwnerCity of Trois-Rivières
OperatorSpectra Venue Management
Capacity4,390
Construction
Broke groundJune 2018
OpenedSeptember 12, 2021[1]
Construction costCA$60.6 million
Tenants
Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL) (2021–present)
Website
www.v3r.net/activites-et-loisirs/installations-sportives-et-recreatives/colisee-videotron

Colisée Vidéotron is a multi-purpose arena in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. Opened in September 2021, the arena replaced the aging Colisée de Trois-Rivières and seats 4,390 fans. Starting with the 2021-22 season, its main tenant is the Trois-Rivières Lions professional hockey team in the ECHL.[2][3]

History

[edit]

In the late 2010s, the city of Trois-Rivières, began construction on new arena to replace the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, a skating rink that first opened in 1938 and was primarily acting as the home of the UQTR Patriotes hockey teams. The new arena cost $60 million to construct with a planned opening of late 2020, but had no announced permanent tenants scheduled after UQTR declined the initial lease.[4] Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec, the planned opening was moved back to early 2021 while the city was in discussions with adding an ECHL expansion team expected to be affiliated with the Montreal Canadiens.[5] In January 2021, the team was approved to begin play for the 2021–22 season.[6]

On June 10, 2021, the team name was announced as the Trois-Rivières Lions, named after the only previous professional team to play in the city, the Trois-Rivières Lions, from 1955 to 1960.[7] On June 15, Éric Bélanger was named the team's first head coach.[8]

On September 9, 2021, an agreement between Quebecor and the Lions was made to name the arena Colisée Vidéotron for a period of five years. The negotiated amount was not disclosed.[9]

References

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  1. ^ About Le Nouveau Colisee (in French)
  2. ^ "Trois-Rivieres one step closer to hosting rumoured Canadiens ECHL affiliate team". CTV News. November 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "ECHL Approves Two Expansion Memberships". ECHL. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Pour qui l'aréna de 60 millions?". La Presse. February 4, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "ECHL: TROIS-RIVIÈRES WILL HAVE ITS OWN HOCKEY CLUB". TVA Sports. July 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "ECHL Approves Two Expansion Memberships". ECHL. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "INTRODUCING THE TROIS-RIVIÈRES LIONS". ECHL. June 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "ECHL: Éric Bélanger becomes coach of the Trois-Rivières Lions". journaldequebec.com (in French). June 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "ECHL: Le Colisée de Trois-Rivières devient le Colisée Vidéotron". radio-canada.ca (in French). September 9, 2021.
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