"Under SMG management, annual event-days at the Coliseum have grown....The folks at the brand spanking new 10,000-seat Arena at Harbor Yard (Bridgeport) have been tearing out their hair trying to figure how to compete with the Coliseum. So far, they have failed."
- Business New Haven Magazine / July 8, 2002 -
The New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1972-2002
Seating Capacity: 8,727 - Seating Chart
Rink Dimensions: 200'x85'
275 South Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Coliseum Hockey Tenants New Haven Nighthawks/Senators 1972-93
Beast of New Haven 1997-99
New Haven Knights 2000-02
First Event: September 27, 1972 - Nighthawks vs. Minnesota North Stars
Last Hockey Game: March 30, 2002 - Knights vs. Elmira Jackals
Last Event: August 26, 2002 - World Wrestling Entertainment "Tour of Defiance"
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97%
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3%
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0%
Total Votes: 719
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