Rutherford Arena

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The University of Saskatchewan Rutherford Arena is a hockey rink constructed in 1929, with its official opening in January, 1930.[1] The rink was used by the Saskatchewan Huskies hockey teams until 2018. It holds up to 700 people.

Former namesThe Rink
Coordinates52.13158°N 106.62839°W / 52.13158; -106.62839
CapacityIce hockey: 700
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Rutherford Arena
Interactive map of Rutherford Arena
Former namesThe Rink
LocationUniversity of Saskatchewan,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 Canada
Coordinates52.13158°N 106.62839°W / 52.13158; -106.62839
CapacityIce hockey: 700
Construction
Opened1929
Renovated1980 and 1986
Closed2018
Demolished2022
Construction costC$47,000
ArchitectG.J.K. Verbeke
Tenants
Saskatchewan Huskies
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It was announced on October 13, 2016 that a new arena for the Huskies would be constructed on campus, following a donation of $12.25 million by Merlis Belsher. [2] That arena, Merlis Belsher Place, officially opened in 2018.

Rutherford Arena was demolished in 2022.

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