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The Colisee
Lewiston Maineiacs USRT VISIT: February, 2005
The Quebec leagues' lone US team has a decidedly French Canadian feel to it, complete with
many Francophone players, "Oh Canada" performed in two languages, and French music
blaring whenever the home team scores a goal. Lewiston is your typical Americana small
town, where the church spires make for the tallest structure in the city, and The Colisee is one
of the anchors of community social life. This 50s era venue has undergone a recent facelift,
with new club lounge and food court areas, but the ice level concourse is shared by fans,
players, officials and zamboni all competing for space. Of course, we have to mention this
building's shining moment in history - this was the site of the second Muhammad Ali/Sonny
Liston heavyweight title fight.
Lewiston Maineiacs USRT VISIT: February, 2005
The Quebec leagues' lone US team has a decidedly French Canadian feel to it, complete with
many Francophone players, "Oh Canada" performed in two languages, and French music
blaring whenever the home team scores a goal. Lewiston is your typical Americana small
town, where the church spires make for the tallest structure in the city, and The Colisee is one
of the anchors of community social life. This 50s era venue has undergone a recent facelift,
with new club lounge and food court areas, but the ice level concourse is shared by fans,
players, officials and zamboni all competing for space. Of course, we have to mention this
building's shining moment in history - this was the site of the second Muhammad Ali/Sonny
Liston heavyweight title fight.
Centre Robert Guertin
Gatineau Olympiques USRT VISIT: January, 2007
Set right across the river from the Canadian Parliament in Ville Gatineau, this small and
frumpy arena is kind of like your neighborhood rink, tucked into a residential neighborhood
with nothing but houses, mid rise apartments and ample parking outside. But step inside and
you can feel the electricity, like a switch that has been turned on. Passionate fans who know
and love their hockey, awesome memorabilia and exhibits in the cramped hallways, a
stupendous seating bowl with a steep vertical rise which puts fans on top of the action, and
check the banners hanging in the rafters and you'll see that some of the NHL's all time best
either played or coached here. Oh..and try the poutine, fries with gravy and melted cheese
curds.... Yumi!
Gatineau Olympiques USRT VISIT: January, 2007
Set right across the river from the Canadian Parliament in Ville Gatineau, this small and
frumpy arena is kind of like your neighborhood rink, tucked into a residential neighborhood
with nothing but houses, mid rise apartments and ample parking outside. But step inside and
you can feel the electricity, like a switch that has been turned on. Passionate fans who know
and love their hockey, awesome memorabilia and exhibits in the cramped hallways, a
stupendous seating bowl with a steep vertical rise which puts fans on top of the action, and
check the banners hanging in the rafters and you'll see that some of the NHL's all time best
either played or coached here. Oh..and try the poutine, fries with gravy and melted cheese
curds.... Yumi!
Our friend and fellow road trip warrior Kevin Jordan of London, Ontario maintains the best
site for reviewing all the OHL venues and also junior arenas in the QMJHL and WHL. Click
HERE to go to his site and for more information.
site for reviewing all the OHL venues and also junior arenas in the QMJHL and WHL. Click
HERE to go to his site and for more information.
| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League |
ANDROSCOGGIN
BANK
COLISEE
Lewiston,
Maine
CENTRE
ROBERT
GUERTIN
Gatineau,
Quebec
BANK
COLISEE
Lewiston,
Maine
CENTRE
ROBERT
GUERTIN
Gatineau,
Quebec
