Mellon Arena

13. May 2010 | 04:21

Canadiens aim to close down Mellon Arena

Jean Beliveau recalls the live penguin in this urban igloo but not his historic goal - the winner in the Canadiens’ 2-1 victory over the Penguins on Oct. 11, 1967 to open the Civic Arena. It’s worth revisiting today as it is the final time the Canadiens will ever play a game in the 49-year-old building known as Mellon Arena (News Source: National Post - 16:42:43)

Canadiens Upset Penguins; Mellon Arena Era Ends

The Penguins first and last games at Mellon Arena were losses to the Montreal Canadiens. (News Source: WPXI Pittsburgh - 12:04:47)

Penguins Notebook: Hometown roar could be factor at Mellon Arena

In the moments after Game 6 Monday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, several Canadiens remarked about the loud and constant roar inside the arena after they took the lead midway through the second period. (News Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 04:26:58)

Canadiens-Penguins: Can Montreal Pull Off a Miracle at Mellon?

The Pittsburgh Penguins debuted in the NHL at the Civic Arena (now called the Mellon Arena) on October 11, 1967. Their opponent was the Montreal Canadiens and the result was a 2-1 loss by the Pens. With the Mellon Arena being retired at the end of this NHL season, tonight’s game could be the last NHL game played in the “Igloo.” Tonight, the Canadiens and the Pens clash once more in the Mellon … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 17:18:38)

No outdoor screen at Mellon Arena for Monday Pens game

The outdoor TV screen in front of Mellon Arena will not be in operation Monday night when the Penguins play at Montreal in game six of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (News Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 21:11:24)

Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Blog: Canadiens Close Mellon Arena With 5-2 Victory in Game 7

Final, Canadiens 5-2: There will be a new Stanley Cup champion this year, as the Penguins have been knocked off by the Canadiens in seven games. The eighth-seeded Habs will open on the road in the Eastern Conference finals against either the Bruins or Flyers, and those tough-as-nails Canadiens are going to be a tough out in the next round. Third period, 2:32, Canadiens 5-2: Jaroslav Halak is … (News Source: New England Sports Network - 12:07:50)

Habs great hoping for last call at Mellon Arena

Habs Fans Invade Mellon Arena For Game 5

As the Canadiens return to Mellon Arena to take on the Penguins in Game 5, many of their faithful fans followed them. Plenty of red Habs jerseys were spotted among a sea of black, gold and powder blue Penguins jerseys filing into the Igloo. (News Source: KDKA Pittsburgh - 23:18:53)

No Big Screen For Game 6 Outside Mellon Arena

Penguins fans who want to watch Game 6 at the big screen outside Mellon Arena will have to watch it somewhere else. Team officials say the outdoor screen will not operate Monday night because of an event happening inside the arena. (News Source: KDKA Pittsburgh - 20:50:53)

Canadiens shut down Penguins, 5-2

The Montreal Canadiens shut down the Penguins, 5-2, ending the Penguins’ chances of defending the Stanley Cup and, with that, closing Mellon Arena as an NHL hockey venue. (News Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 02:11:14)

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