Matthews Arena

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Matthews Arena
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Opened 1910
Other Names Boston Arena (1909-82)
Tenants New England Whalers (1972-73)
Boston Celtics (1946-55)
Boston Bruins (1924-28)

Matthews Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is both the oldest arena still in use for ice hockey and the oldest multi-purpose athletic building still in use in the world.

List of credited publications

League Date/Season Team(s) Type
Canadian-American Hockey League 1934-35 Boston Cubs Program
World Hockey Association 1972-73 New England Whalers Program (1 • 2)

See also

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