The following is a list of Roller Hockey International (RHI) arenas.
Defunct teams Defunct Teams Arenas Team (years in RHI) Arena Years Used Capacity Opened City Reference Anaheim Bullfrogs(1993–1999) Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 1993–1999 17,174 1993 Anaheim, California McLeod, Paul. "Bullfrogs, League to Sit Out the Summer", Los Angeles Times, April 18, 2000. Accessed January 24, 2017. "The Bullfrogs, who play at the Arrowhead Pond, are an original member of RHI, which began in 1993 but has had financial problems in recent years." Calgary Rad'z(1993–1994) Max Bell Centre 1993–1994 2,121 Calgary, AB Olympic Saddledome 1993 19,289 1983 Scotiabank Saddledome, Ballparks.com. Accessed January 26, 2017. Sacramento River Rats(1994–1997)(Connecticut Coasters)(1993) ARCO Arena (1994–1996)Cal Expo Amphitheatre (1997) 1994–1997 10,632 1988 Sacramento, California "River Rats nibble away at debt to Arco Arena", Sacramento Business Journal, August 24, 1997. Accessed January 26, 2017. "The Sacramento River Rats roller hockey team just finished a season playing at Cal Expo. But they still owe money from their three years at Arco Arena." New Haven Coliseum 1993 11,171 1972 New Haven, Connecticut Cavanaugh, Jack. "Roller Hockey Glides Into Sports Arenas", The New York Times, August 1, 1993. Accessed January 26, 2017. "When T. J. Schatz went to the offices of the Connecticut Coasters last month, his hope was to sell T-shirts to the new roller hockey club at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum." Florida Hammerheads(1993–1994) Miami Arena 1993–1994 14,696 1988 Miami Los Angeles Blades(1993–1997) Great Western ForumThe Forum (1967–1988, 2003–present) 1993–1997 16,005 1967 Inglewood, California Shepard, Eric. "Only the Timing Is Out of LineRoller Hockey: In-line hockey world championships, which begin today, mean that top players will miss a few Blade and Bullfrog games.", Los Angeles Times, July 17, 1997. Accessed January 26, 2017. "Fighting to make a bigger impact in an increasingly crowded professional sports scene, the Los Angeles Blades of the Roller Hockey International league hope their winning season will result in larger crowds at the Forum." Oakland Skates(1993–1996) Kaiser Convention CenterOakland Auditorium (1914–1984) 1996 5,492 1914Oakland, California Swan, Gary. "Skates Hope to Get Kaiser Hopping / Ancient arena is new home for new-age Roller Hockey", San Francisco Chronicle, May 30, 1996. Accessed January 26, 2017. "The Oakland Skates -- who open their season in Oklahoma City tomorrow night -- feel they have moved up the clock on roller hockey success this season by taking a step back in time. Their new home is the Henry J. Kaiser Arena, a homey pre-World War I relic near Lake Merritt, seemingly a stage lying in wait for the filming of Gordie Howe, the Early Years." Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum ArenaOracle Arena (2006–present)Oakland Arena (2004–2006)The Arena in Oakland (1997–2004) 1993–1995 17,000 1966 Portland Rage(1993–1994) Memorial Coliseum 1993–1994 10,888 1960 Portland, Oregon San Diego Barracudas(1993–1996) San Diego Sports Arena'iPayOne Center (2004–2007) 1993–1996 12,920 1966 San Diego St. Louis Vipers(1993–1999) Kiel CenterScottrade Center (2006–present)Savvis Center (2000–2006) 1995–1999 19,250 1994 St. Louis St. Louis ArenaThe Checkerdome (1977–1983) 1993–1994 20,000 1929 Toronto Planets(1993) Varsity Arena 1993 4,116 1926 Toronto Las Vegas Flash(1994)(Utah Rollerbees)(1993) Thomas & Mack Center 1994 16,606 1983 Paradise, Nevada South Towne Center 1993 n/a n/a Sandy, Utah Vancouver Voodoo(1993–1996) General Motors PlaceRogers Arena (2010–present)Canada Hockey Place during 2010 Winter Olympics 1996 18,810 1995 Vancouver, BC Pacific Coliseum 1994–1995 16,281 1968 PNE Agrodome 1993–1994 3,260 1963 Las Vegas Coyotes(1999)(Oklahoma Coyotes)(1995–1996)(Atlanta Fire Ants)(1994) Santa Fe Ice Arena 1999 n/a n/a Las Vegas Myriad Convention CenterCox Convention Center (2002–present) 1995–1996 13,399 1972 Oklahoma City Omni Coliseum 1994 15,278 1972 Atlanta Buffalo Stampede(1994–1995) Buffalo Memorial Auditorium 1994–1995 16,433 1940 Buffalo, New York Chicago Cheetahs(1994–1995) Odeum Expo Center 1995 3,500 n/a Villa Park, Illinois UIC Pavilion 1994 6,958 1982 Chicago Orlando Jackals(1996–1997)(Orlando Rollergators)(1995)(Edmonton Sled Dogs)(1994) Orlando ArenaAmway Arena (2006–present)TD Waterhouse Centre (2000–2006) 1995–1997 15,948 1989 Orlando, Florida Northlands ColiseumRexall Place (2003–present)Skyreach Centre (1998–2003)Edmonton Coliseum (1995–1998) 1994 16,839 1974 Edmonton Minnesota Arctic Blast(1994, 1996) Target Center 1994, 1996 19,500 1990 Minneapolis Montreal Roadrunners(1994–1997) Molson CentreBell Centre (2002–present) 1996–1997 21,273 1996 Montreal Montreal Forum 1994–1995 17,959 1924 Ottawa Wheels(1997)(Ottawa Loggers)(1995–1997)(New England Stingers)(1994) Corel CentreScotiabank Place (2006–present)The Palladium (1996) 1995–1997 19,153 1996 Ottawa, ON Cumberland County Civic Center 1994 7,005 1977 Portland, Maine New Jersey Rockin' Rollers(1994–1997) Continental Airlines ArenaIzod Center (2007–present)Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1996) 1994–1997 19,040 1981 East Rutherford, New Jersey Good, Philip. "Roller Hockey Team Finds a Home", The New York Times, April 10, 1994. Accessed January 26, 2017. WINTER seems to have finally faded away and the New Jersey Devils' season will soon be over, depending of course on how the team fares in the playoffs. That means in-line wheeled skates will replace ice hockey skates in the Brendan T. Byrne Meadowlands Arena as the New Jersey Rockin' Rollers join the Roller Hockey International League as a new team this summer." Philadelphia Bulldogs(1994–1996) CoreStates SpectrumWachovia Spectrum (2003–2009)First Union Spectrum (1998–2003)Spectrum (1967–1994)Loro, Laura. "ROLLER HOCKEY BULLDOGS TAKE A BITE OUT OF PHILLY", Advertising Age, June 27, 1994. Accessed January 23, 2017. "O'Neill and the staff of the Spectrum, where the Flyers and NBA's 76ers also play, handled creative on the less than $500,000 effort." 1994–1996 17,380 1967 Philadelphia Tampa Bay Tritons(1994) Expo Hall 1994 10,425 n/a Tampa, Florida Buffalo Wings(1997–1999)(Empire State Cobras)(1996)(Phoenix Cobras)(1994–1995) Buffalo State Sports Arena 1999 1,800 1991 Buffalo, New York Marine Midland ArenaHSBC Arena (1999–present) 1997 18,690 1996 Glens Falls Civic Center 1996 4,806 1979 Glens Falls, New York Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum 1994–1995 13,730 1965 Phoenix, Arizona
See also Roller Hockey International List of U.S. stadiums by capacity
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