Cambria County War Memorial Arena
| Location | 326 Napoleon Street Johnstown, PA 15901 |
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| Owner | Cambria County |
| Operator | SMG |
| Capacity | 4,001 |
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| Broke ground | October 31, 1949 |
| Opened | October 16, 1950 |
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Johnstown Jets (NAHL) (1950–1977) Johnstown Wings (NEHL) (1978-1979) Saint Francis Red Flash (NCAA) (1970-1972) Johnstown Red Wings (EHL) (1979-1980) Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) (1987–2010) Johnstown Jackals (IFL) (2000) Johnstown J-Dogs (NIFL) (2001) Johnstown Riverhawks (AIFL) (2005–2007) Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) (2010–2012) Johnstown Generals (UIFL) (2011–2012) Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) (2012–present) |
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The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that is managed by SMG Entertainment. It was built in 1950, for the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League. The film Slap Shot, based on the Jets, was filmed in this arena. The arena was the home of the Johnstown Chiefs (Ice hockey) for 22 years, but they were relocated in 2010 to Greenville, South Carolina. A banner was hung at the final home game on April 4, 2010 stating "The Greatest Fans in Hockey." It was the alternate venue of the Wheeling Nailers for the next two seasons. The arena is home to the Johnstown Tomahawks of the NAHL and the Pitt-Johnstown Ice Cats of the College Hockey East.
The arena plays host to a variety of events throughout the year. Showcase For Commerce, held annually, is one of the largest business and industry trade shows in the nation and a nationally renowned defense contracting exhibition. Many local high schools and youth leagues also use the arena for their games. The arena hosts the annual PIAA Southwest Regional Wrestling Tournament, the Pennsylvania Cheerleading Championships, and basketball championship games for PIAA District 6 and the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. The arena has featured political rallies with Presidents John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, Donald Trump, and Vice Presidential candidates Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and Senator John Edwards. Performances at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena have included recording artists 98 Degrees, Alice Cooper, Blue Öyster Cult, Boston, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Count Basie, Bob Dylan, Brad Paisley,Brooks & Dunn, Bruce Springsteen, Foghat, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers,Kid Rock, Kiss, LeAnn Rimes, Lonestar, Matchbox Twenty, Martina McBride, MercyMe, Meredith Andrews, Miranda Lambert, Nat King Cole, Reba McEntire, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Sara Evans, REO Speedwagon, Judas Priest, Rob Zombie, Skillet, Styx, TobyMac, Trace Adkins and Willie Nelson. Other events have included Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney On Ice, Sesame Street Live, Harlem Globetrotters, comedy shows featuring Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Dunham, and WWE SmackDown Wrestling.
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