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Boston's Matthews Arena to Close After 100-Plus Years of Hockey, Hoops, Music and More
Matthews Arena, the oldest ice hockey arena in use, closes after 115 years hosting historic sports and cultural events, to be replaced by a new multipurpose facility.
- On Saturday, Matthews Arena will host its final men's hockey game as Northeastern Huskies face Beanpot rival Boston University, closing the 115-year-old rink on Northeastern University's Boston campus.
- Originally named Boston Arena, the site opened on April 16, 1910, served as the Boston Bruins' first home, and Northeastern University acquired it in 1979, renaming it for George Matthews.
- Northeastern University staged farewell events including a Nov. 15 ceremony with alumni at halftime and a Dec. 6 women’s game featuring Olympians and a Doghouse fan salute.
- Historically, the arena hosted former U.S. presidents and major athletes, and drew more than 12,000 for Reggie Lewis, former Northeastern player’s funeral, highlighting its deep community ties.
- Replacement plans position Northeastern University for modernized campus athletics and event hosting with a multipurpose arena and recreation center on the same footprint, which Hockey Hall of Famer David Poile said will be bigger and greater.
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Boston's Matthews Arena to close after 100-plus years of hockey, hoops and even the Sultan of Swat
Matthews Arena will be closing its doors this week after more than a century of hosting the biggest names in sports but also politics, music and culture.
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