Rexall Place (formerly known as the Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton Coliseum and Skyreach Centre) is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta. The arena is home to the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. The arena was completed in 1974. It seats 17,100 for hockey, including 39 luxury suites and 16 skyboxes.
A large bronze statue of Canadian hockey icon and former Oilers Captain Wayne Gretzky is situated outside of Rexall Place.
On October 15, 2004 Rexall Place will also become home to the Edmonton Roadrunners (http://www.edmontonroadrunners.com), Edmonton's new AHL team.
Edmonton became a town in 1892 and a City in 1904, named the capital of Alberta in 1906, University of Alberta opened in 1908.
In Edmonton, you'll discover the sophistication of a modern city combined with the warmth of western hospitality.
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Opera and Alberta Ballet, provide Edmonton with cultural activities performed at the Jubilee Auditorium,Francis Winspear Centre for Music, Commomwealth Stadium or the Northlands Coliseum.