Mutual Street Arena

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Mutual Street Arena was the home ice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada of several hockey clubs.

History

The building was constructed in 1911 and demolished in 1990. The Mutual St. Arena was originally called Arena Gardens from October 7, 1912 until 1932, the year after the Toronto Maple Leafs left for their new home, Maple Leaf Gardens.

Before Maple Leaf Gardens was built, the Arena Gardens hosted the Memorial Cup finals 9 times from 1919 to 1931. At the time it was the biggest arena with artificial ice between Montreal and Winnipeg, and thus would generate greater revenue.

The Stanley Cup finals were also played at The Arena Gardens four different times from 1914 to 1922. The Stanley Cup was won twice by the Toronto Blueshirts (March 11th, 1914 & March 14th, 1914) , and once each by the Toronto Arenas (1918) and Toronto St. Patricks (1922).

It was used a roller rink in the summers beginning in 1938 and later became a full time roller rink. The facility was known was "The Terrace," from 1962 until its demolition.

The Mutual Arena was home to:

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