Conception Bay Sports Arena

In the fall of 1954 Bennett contacted a number of people with the hope of raising funds for the construction of a new arena.

Between 3000 and 4000 preferred shares in the new company were for sale to the public at $10 each to help raise the required funds to build the new arena.

[1] The original design was an enclosed structure measuring 115 by 220 feet (35 by 67 m) with a steel frame with wooden walls and a corrugated asbestos roof, but those plans were never realized.

The Boston Bruins, led by the legendary Terry Sawchuk, were on an exhibition tour of the Maritimes and Newfoundland.

The Bruins played one period each with four local teams of the Conception Bay North Hockey League.

One of the events that led to its closure was the opening of the Harbour Grace Recreation Centre in January 1958 which became the primary venue for hockey in Conception Bay North.