Chilliwack Coliseum
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| Former names | Prospera Centre (2004–2019) |
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| Location | 45323 Hodgins Avenue Chilliwack, British Columbia V2P 8G1 |
| Coordinates | 49°10′11″N 121°58′09″W / 49.169748°N 121.969277°W |
| Owner | City of Chilliwack (as of May 1, 2025) Chiefs Development Group Ltd. |
| Executive suites | 13 |
| Capacity | 5,000 (ice hockey) 6,000 (concerts) |
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| Opened | September 2004 |
| Construction cost | $20.3 million CDN (2004) |
| Architect | MQN Architects |
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| Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame (2013-present) Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) (2011–present) Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) (2006–2011) Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) (2004–2006) | |
| Website | |
| https://www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=372 | |
Chilliwack Coliseum is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The venue is the home of the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League and hosts various events like the Junior A ice hockey championship tournament in 2018, concerts, and trade shows.
The venue opened in 2004 after the Chiefs Development Group and the City of Chilliwack entered into a public-private partnership in 2002 for the financing, design, building and operation of the facility[1]. The facility was originally called the Prospera Centre pursuant to a sponsorship agreement with the Prospera Credit Union. It was renamed the Chilliwack Coliseum in 2019 pursuant to a 5-year agreement with the City of Chilliwack.[2]
In October 2024, the venue hosted the 2024 BCHL showcase with the Abbotsford Centre.[3][4]
The venue is owned by the Chilliwack Chiefs' parent company, the Chiefs Development Group. On May 1, 2025, ownership of the venue will revert back to the City of Chilliwack[5]. Chiefs Development Group will continue to manage operations of the facility until May 1, 2026 while the city works on a transition plan between CDG and current tenants[1].
The arena was the home of the Chilliwack Bruins of the Western Hockey League from 2006 until their relocation to Victoria in 2011 where they became the Victoria Royals[6].
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chilliwack Coliseum ownership reverting back to City of Chilliwack". The Chilliwack Progress. 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Prospera Centre is set to be renamed the Chilliwack Coliseum". 4 September 2019.
- ^ Drewry, Brian (13 July 2024). "BCHL returns to Fraser Valley for annual Showcase". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Ewen, Steve (12 July 2024). "Feud for thought: Rivals Hockey Canada and BCHL provide duelling announcements". The Province. Postmedia. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Press Releases - City of Chilliwack". www.chilliwack.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "WHL tries to explain Bruins move". Hope Standard. 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
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