Mary Brown's Centre, arena in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Mary Brown's Centre is a multipurpose arena in St. John's, Newfoundland, built around an ice rink and equipped to host a wide range of events. The building includes seating areas, locker rooms, and service spaces laid out to handle both sports matches and large entertainment shows.
Mary Brown's Centre opened in May 2001 as Mile One Stadium, replacing Memorial Stadium. The name referred to St. John's as Canada's easternmost city; Danny Williams kept the naming rights after selling Cable Atlantic and chose it himself. The arena was rebranded Mary Brown's Centre on November 5, 2021, after the Newfoundland fried-chicken chain bought the rights.
The centre is where people in St. John's go to cheer for local hockey teams or catch a concert with family and friends. The crowd tends to be mixed and lively, reflecting the everyday social life of the city.
Since the schedule shifts between hockey games, concerts, and other events, it is worth checking what is on before heading over. The arena sits close to downtown St. John's and can be reached on foot from many central hotels and restaurants.
The name comes from a Newfoundland-based fried chicken restaurant chain that bought the naming rights, rather than from a person. Mary Brown's is a well-known local brand in the province, so the name carries a familiar ring for residents but can catch outside visitors off guard.
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