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The oldest existing indoor ice hockey arena still used for the sport in the 21st century, Boston Arena, opens for the first time.
Boston Arena, the world's oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use, opened in Boston on April 16, 1910.
On April 16, 1910, Boston Arena, now known as Matthews Arena, opened in Boston, Massachusetts. Commissioned by the Boston Arena Company, it was designed as an indoor ice rink for hockey and skating events. The inaugural opening featured public ice carnivals and early professional hockey matches. Over a century later, it is still in use by collegiate teams and local leagues, making it the oldest operational indoor ice hockey arena in the world. The arena's rich history includes hosting the first NCAA hockey championships in the late 1940s and serving as home to multiple hockey dynasties. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, Matthews Arena remains a vibrant hub for ice sports and community events.
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