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The Stampede Corral (also known as the Calgary Corral) is an ice hockey and rodeo arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club. Seating 6,475, plus standing room, it is used in the annual Calgary Stampede. The Corral was built and is still owned by the Calgary Stampede non-profit organization, which leases the underlying land at $1/year from the city of Calgary. It is currently the home of the Calgary United FC indoor soccer club, which plays in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 485 pixelsFull resolution (1000 Ã— 606 pixel, file size: 66 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 485 pixelsFull resolution (1000 Ã— 606 pixel, file size: 66 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... It has been suggested that History of rodeo be merged into this article or section. ... ARENA may refer to either: Nationalist Republican Alliance, a political party in El Salvador. ... Calgary is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Loonie. ... The Calgary Stampeders are a defunct ice hockey team that was based in Calgary, Alberta. ... Rider at the Stampede Rodeo Statue at Stampede Grounds, with the Calgary Tower in the background Stampede grounds The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a large, non-profit festival, exhibition, and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days in the second... Calgary United FC is one of four (Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg) of Canadas newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. ... The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League or CMISL is a professional indoor soccer league slated to begin full league play in 2009. ...

At the time of construction, it was the largest arena west of Toronto. It was officially opened on December 15, 1950. The first hockey game was held at the Corral on December 26, as the Stampeders defeated the Edmonton Flyers 5-0 in a Western Canada Senior Hockey League game before a standing-room-only crowd of 8,729. is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Edmonton Flyers are a defunct ice hockey team that was based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... The Western Canada Senior Hockey League was an ice hockey league that played six seasons in western Canada, from 1945 to 1951. ...

The Corral has hosted several major events, including the 1972 World Figure Skating Championships, and Figure Skating and Ice Hockey at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The Corral is also a frequent host for Canada's Davis Cup tennis team. Canada is 4-0 all time in the Corral, including a thrilling upset of Brazil, and former #1 player Gustavo Kuerten in 2003. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual event sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and opened by Governor General Jeanne SauvÃ©. The Olympics were highly successful financially as they brought in million-dollar profits. ... The great Australians Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall with the Cup in 1953 The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in mens tennis. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10, 1976 in FlorianÃ³polis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No. ...

For years, the Corral played host to Stu Hart's famous Stampede Wrestling matches each week. Stampede Wrestling is known for having featured some of the biggest names in pro wrestling history prior to its purchase by World Wrestling Federation in 1984. Some of the said stars included Bret Hart and Jake Roberts just to name a few. Stampede Wrestling is a Canadian professional wrestling promotion based in Calgary, Alberta that for decades produced a weekly television series that is considered the forerunner of todays WWE. // Stampede Wrestling was operated by Stu Hart between 1948 and 1984, when his son Bruce took over. ... This article is about the professional wrestler. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Corral houses one of the most extensive private sports photo collections in Canada being on public display, however, many of the photos (of Western Canadian hockey and rodeo stars primarily, dating back many decades) are in a state of considerable disrepair.

The Corral is still used year round; notable events include the Rodeo Royal, held every April, and the Superdogs which appear daily during the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Rider at the Stampede Rodeo Statue at Stampede Grounds, with the Calgary Tower in the background Stampede grounds The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a large, non-profit festival, exhibition, and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days in the second...

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Calgary United FC is one of four (Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg) of Canadas newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. ... The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League or CMISL is a professional indoor soccer league slated to begin full league play in 2009. ...

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The Calgary Stampeders are a defunct ice hockey team that was based in Calgary, Alberta. ... City: Calgary, Alberta Existence: 1966-1977 Home Arena: Stampede Corral League Western Canada Hockey League Colours Red & White The Calgary Centennials were an ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1966-1977. ... The Western Hockey League is one of the three hockey Major Junior Tier I leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ... The Calgary Cowboys were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association in the 1970s in Calgary, Alberta. ... World Hockey Association logo The World Hockey Association (French: Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. ... City: Lethbridge, Alberta League: Western Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: Central Founded: 1987-88 Home Arena: ENMAX Centre Colours: dark blue, white, burgundy and silver Head Coach: Michael Dyck General Manager: Roy Stasiuk Action during a playoff game against the Calgary Hitmen at the Pengrowth Saddledome The Lethbridge Hurricanes are... The Western Hockey League is one of the three hockey Major Junior Tier I leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and play out of the Pengrowth Saddledome. ... â€œNHLâ€ redirects here. ... Playoff game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. ... The Western Hockey League is one of the three hockey Major Junior Tier I leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ... The Calgary Drillers were an American Basketball Association team in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... For the league that began in 1999, see American Basketball Association (2000-). The American Basketball Association (ABA) was a professional basketball league founded in 1967, and eventually merged, in part, with the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...

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Categories: 1988 Winter Olympics | Buildings and structures in Calgary | Calgary Flames | Indoor arenas in Canada | Indoor ice hockey venues in Canada | Music venues in Canada | National Hockey League venues | Sport in Calgary | Sports venues in Alberta | Western Hockey League arenas | World Hockey Association venues This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... The Calgary Flames are a professional hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and play out of the Pengrowth Saddledome. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... The Saddledome and Calgary skyline at night The Pengrowth Saddledome is the main indoor arena facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is situated on the east end of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede grounds. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... The following is a list of attractions and landmarks in or near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Nickname: Motto: Onward Location of Calgary in Alberta Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Alberta Region Calgary Region Census division 6 Established 1875 Incorporated 1884 (town) 1894 (city) Government [1] - Mayor Dave Bronconnier (Past mayors) - Governing body Calgary City Council - Manager Owen A. Tobert - MPs List of MPs Diane Ablonczy Rob Anders... The Calgary Tower is a 190 metre free standing tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... The Fairmont Palliser, (formerly known simply as the Palliser Hotel) is a hotel of the Canada-based Fairmont Hotels and Resorts chain. ... Mewata Armouries (also referred to as Mewata Armoury) was built in Calgary, Alberta between 1915 and 1918 for an original cost of $282,051 Canadian dollars. ... Petro-Canada Centre Situated in the office core of downtown Calgary, the Petro-Canada Centre is a 1,945,000 square foot (181,000 mÂ²) project comprised of two granite-clad and reflective glass office towers of 32 floors and 53 floors. ... Stephen Avenue is a major pedestrian mall in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Facing north, +15 sign and covered walkway linking the TransCanada Tower (east) and Fifth Avenue Place Facing north, three level skywalk linking TD Square to the Calgary Eaton Centre Facing west, skywalk over the C-Train tracks linking the downtown Sears department store to the 4th Street Southwest LRT station... This is a list of the 10 tallest skyscrapers in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Calaway Parks 25th Anniversary banner, advertising the new ride Storm (2006) on Vortexs railings and among other rides, along with the Calaway Cafe. ... Canada Olympic Park (C.O.P.) is located in Calgary, Alberta. ... North-West Mounted Police, Fort Calgary, 1878 Fort Calgary was started in September, 1875 as Fort Brisebois by the North West Mounted Police on the forks of the Bow and Elbow rivers in what is now Calgary, Alberta. ... The Glenbow Museum is Western Canadas largest museum, with over 93,000 square feet (8,600 mÂ²) of exhibition space in more than 20 galleries, showcasing a selection of the Glenbows collection of over a million objects. ... Railway at Heritage Park Prairie Town at Heritage Park Heritage Park Historical Village is a theme park located in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Military Museums is a reorganization of the former Museum of the Regiments in Calgary, announced by the Countess of Wessex on June 3, 2006. ... Rider at the Stampede Rodeo Statue at Stampede Grounds, with the Calgary Tower in the background Stampede grounds The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a large, non-profit festival, exhibition, and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days in the second... The TELUS World of Science, Calgary, is a science museum and planetarium complex located in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Calgary Zoo is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Festival plaza in Eau Claire Prairie Town at Heritage Park Rider at the Stampede Rodeo Carifest 2007 opening day parade The following is a list of annual festivals and cultural events that take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and the surrounding area: // Twelve Days of Christmas (December) Zoolights (December/January... The EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts is an arts venue in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Foothills Stadium, formerly Burns Stadium, is a stadium in Calgary, Alberta. ... McMahon Stadium (pronounced ) is a Canadian football stadium located in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a covered speed skating oval built for the 1988 Winter Olympics. ... The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is a 4 million cubic foot (113,000 m3) performing arts, culture and community facility. ... Spruce Meadows is a major equestrian facility located in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Saddledome and Calgary skyline at night The Pengrowth Saddledome is the main indoor arena facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is situated on the east end of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede grounds. ... The Talisman Centre, formerly known as the Lindsay Park Sports Centre, is a multi-sports complex in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Battalion Park is located in Calgary, Alberta on Signal Hill. ... Location of Confederation Park in Calgary Confederation Park Confederation Park is an urban park in northwest Calgary, Alberta. ... The Devonian Garden is a large indoor urban park in Calgary, Alberta. ... Edworthy Park is located in the southwest section of Calgary along the south shore of the Bow River. ... Fish Creek Park is a provincial park located in the southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Shaw Millenium Park Millennium Park is a skatepark in Calgary, Alberta. ... Satellite photo of Nose Hill Nose Hill Park, is the largest municipal park in Canada, is located in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. ... Princes Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Calgary Eaton Centre Calgary Eaton Centre is a shopping centre located along Stephen Avenue in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta. ... Chinook Centre is the largest enclosed shopping mall (by area) in Calgary, Alberta (1,175,000 square feet / 109,161 mÂ²). It is also the most visited. ... Dragon City Mall is located in Calgarys Chinatown district. ... Market Mall is one of the largest malls (by area) in Calgary, Alberta (900,490 square feet). ... Marlborough Mall is a shopping mall located in Calgary, Alberta. ... Southcentre Mall is one of the largest (by area) and most upscale malls in Calgary, Alberta, (918,537 square feet). ... Sunridge Mall is a major enclosed shopping mall in Calgary, Alberta covering 640,511 square feet. ... TD Square is an urban shopping centre located along Stephen Avenue in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta. ...

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