SkyDome Arena

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For the stadium in Toronto, Canada formerly known as SkyDome, see Rogers Centre.

The SkyDome Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Coventry, England. It was built in 1997. It is home to the Cassidy Coventry Blaze Ice hockey team. It was built as part of the SkyDome multiplex, along with the Odeon Cinema, Chicago Rock Cafe, Ignite, Lava, Old Orleans and The Orange House. It is used for public ice skating sessions, ice skating lessons, ice hockey, concerts and other various events.

It has also been the site of two of the largest independent wrestling shows in UK history. Universal Uproar, held on 11 November 2005, featured stars such as Mick Foley, Alex Shane and The Sandman. International Showdown which was held in March of the same year, which Featured Stars such as Raven,CM Punk,Somoa Joe and AJ Styles.

Venues of the Elite Ice Hockey League