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Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
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The Civic Arena, formerly the Civic Auditorium and later Mellon Arena, was an arena located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Civic Arena primarily served as the home to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the city's National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, from 1967 to 2010.
Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
The Civic Arena during a Penguins game in 2008
The Civic Arena during a Penguins game in 2008
Pittsburgh Penguins players past and present were honored during a pregame ceremony prior to the final regular season game at Mellon Arena, April 8, 2
Pittsburgh Penguins players past and present were honored during a pregame ceremony prior to the final regular season game at Mellon Arena, April 8, 2010.
Panoramic view of the Civic Arena from D-Level in October 2007. The balconies on either end of this photo were not part of the original structure. The
Panoramic view of the Civic Arena from D-Level in October 2007. The balconies on either end of this photo were not part of the original structure. The lower E-level balcony was added in 1975 and the upper F-level balcony was added in 1993 season to expand seating capacity.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have played their home games at PPG Paints Arena, originally known as Consol Energy Center, since 2010. The team previously played at the Civic Arena, which was also known as Mellon Arena from 1999 to 2010, and by its nickname "the Igloo". The Penguins are affiliated with two minor league teams – the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.
The Civic Arena's capacity was increased to meet NHL requirements for a franchise. The arena served as the Penguins' home arena from 1967 to 2010.
The Civic Arena's capacity was increased to meet NHL requirements for a franchise. The arena served as the Penguins' home arena from 1967 to 2010.
Michel Briere's number was taken out of circulation after his career-ending accident in 1970. It was later formally retired in 2001.
Michel Briere's number was taken out of circulation after his career-ending accident in 1970. It was later formally retired in 2001.
During the mid-1970s, Lowell MacDonald was paired with Syl Apps Jr. and Jean Pronovost, forming the "Century Line". MacDonald played with the Penguins
During the mid-1970s, Lowell MacDonald was paired with Syl Apps Jr. and Jean Pronovost, forming the "Century Line". MacDonald played with the Penguins from 1970 to 1978.
Mario Lemieux played for the Penguins in three stints (1984–1994, 1995–1997, 2000–2006).
Mario Lemieux played for the Penguins in three stints (1984–1994, 1995–1997, 2000–2006).