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Crowd ChantIconic
"Go Sens Go!" Chant
Ottawa fans use the abbreviated team nickname in the rhythmic "Go Sens Go!" chant throughout games at Canadian Tire Centre.
7.5Passport Score
1996Opened
18,572Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About Canadian Tire Centre
Kanata arena known for Senators hockey and major entertainment events.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- sport_lacrosse
- Nicknames
- The CTC, The Tire
- Location
- Ottawa, ON, CAN
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Status
- active
FormerlyCorel Centre, Scotiabank PlaceCorel CentreScotiabank Place
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Pregame RitualIconic
Spartan Pregame Rally
A Roman-themed performer representing the Senators' identity leads the pregame buildup, encouraging fans to respond to calls and raise the noise before the team takes the ice.
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Crowd ChantIconic
"Song 2" Goal Celebration
Senators goals are associated with Blur's "Song 2," with fans shouting the song's explosive "Woo-hoo!" refrain after the horn.
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Crowd ChantIconic
The Sens Mile
For major playoff games, supporters gather along Elgin Street—nicknamed the "Sens Mile"—wearing red jerseys, chanting and celebrating before and after games.
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Historic displayIconic
Battle of Ontario History
Battle of Ontario history — Senators vs Maple Leafs and provincial hockey hatred.
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Canadian Capital Hockey Legacy
Canadian capital hockey legacy — Ottawa, Parliament Hill, and Sens Army pride.
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Chris Phillips Legacy
Chris Phillips — Mr. Senator and the ironman defenseman of the 2007 run.
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Craig Anderson Legacy
Craig Anderson — goaltender who backstopped the Senators to the 2007 Final.
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Daniel Alfredsson Legacy
Daniel Alfredsson — Captain Alfie and the greatest Senator in franchise history.
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Erik Karlsson Legacy
Erik Karlsson — Norris Trophy winner and the greatest Senator of his generation.
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Expansion Era History
Expansion era history — the modern Senators revival and Ottawa's return to the NHL.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 1992 expansion revival to the 2007 Cup run and rebuild.
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Greatest Senators Moments
The greatest moments in Senators history — from the 2007 run to Alfredsson's farewell.
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Jason Spezza Legacy
Jason Spezza — franchise points leader and Alfredsson's longtime linemate.
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Ottawa Hockey History
Ottawa hockey history — from the original Senators dynasty to the modern revival.
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Playoff History
Senators playoff history — the 2007 Final, deep runs, and Sens Army April nights.
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Senators vs Canadiens Rivalry
Senators vs Canadiens rivalry — two Canadian franchises and Original Six history.
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Senators vs Maple Leafs Rivalry
Senators vs Maple Leafs rivalry — the Battle of Ontario in Canada's capital.
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Special EventIconic
Canadian Heritage Celebrations
Canadian heritage celebrations — capital pride and national hockey culture on gameday.
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2007 Stanley Cup Run Exhibit
Visit the 2007 Stanley Cup run exhibit — Alfredsson, Spezza, and Ottawa's deepest playoff run.
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Battle of Ontario Exhibit
Visit the Battle of Ontario exhibit — Senators vs Maple Leafs and provincial hockey hatred.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Battle of Ontario Weekend
Experience Battle of Ontario weekend — Ottawa vs Toronto and provincial hockey hatred.
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Canadian Hockey Culture
Experience Canadian hockey culture — capital pride and national passion on gameday.
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Canadian Tire Centre
Your first time walking into Canadian Tire Centre — Alfredsson, the Battle of Ontario, and Sens Army.
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TourIconic
Canadian Tire Centre Tour
Behind-the-scenes Canadian Tire Centre tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
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StatueIconic
Daniel Alfredsson Statue
Take a photo with the Daniel Alfredsson statue — Captain Alfie immortalized in Kanata.
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Special EventIconic
Daniel Alfredsson Tribute Night
Attend a Daniel Alfredsson tribute night — honoring Captain Alfie in Kanata.
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Special EventIconic
Eastern Conference Final
Eastern Conference Final at Canadian Tire Centre — Ottawa on the doorstep of the Stanley Cup.
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Erik Karlsson Tribute Night
Attend an Erik Karlsson tribute night — honoring the Norris Trophy winner in Ottawa.
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Heritage Night
Attend a heritage night — Roman Senator identity and Canadian capital pride on gameday.
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One of Canada's Passionate Fanbases
Experience one of Canada's passionate fanbases — Sens Army in the nation's capital.
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Ottawa
Explore Ottawa before the game — capital city energy and gameday culture in Kanata.
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Parliament Hill During a Hockey Weekend
Visit Parliament Hill during a hockey weekend — Canada's capital and Sens Army culture.
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Hall of FameIconic
Senators Hall of Fame
Visit the Senators Hall of Fame — Alfredsson, Karlsson, and Sens Army immortals.
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Victory CelebrationIconic
Senators Victory Celebration
Stay through a Senators victory celebration — Go Sens Go at full voice after the final horn.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Senators vs Bruins
Atlantic Division rivalry when Boston visits Canadian Tire Centre.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Senators vs Canadiens
Original Six atmosphere when Montreal visits the capital.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Senators vs Maple Leafs
The Battle of Ontario when Toronto visits Canadian Tire Centre.
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Special EventIconic
Sens Army
Experience Sens Army — one of Canada's most passionate fanbases at full voice.
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Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at Canadian Tire Centre — the pinnacle of hockey in the capital.
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Brady Tkachuk Era
Brady Tkachuk era — captain and the modern face of the Senators rebuild.
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Modern Senators Rebuild
Modern Senators rebuild — Tkachuk, Stützle, and a new era in Ottawa.
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Red Wave History
Red Wave history — the Sens Army tradition that defines gameday in Kanata.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Senators Ice Crew
Senators Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Military Appreciation Nights
Military appreciation nights honoring service members in the capital.
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Red Wave Events
Red Wave events — Sens Army creating waves of red through the arena.
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Alumni EventIconic
Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Senators alumni and Hall of Fame members.
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Community Nights
Community nights celebrating Ottawa and Canadian hockey culture.
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Architecture
Capital Region Arena
The venue represents Canada's national capital region.
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Architecture
Scotiabank Place Legacy
Connects with the arena's former identity.
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History
1990s Original Senators Legacy
Display connecting modern and historic Senators.
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History
2007 Stanley Cup Final
Celebrates Ottawa's championship run.
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History
Canadian Hockey Heritage
Showcases Ottawa's place in hockey history.
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History
Daniel Alfredsson
Celebrates the longtime captain.
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History
Erik Karlsson
Honors the elite defenseman.
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History
Ottawa Senators Retired Numbers
Honors Alfredsson and franchise legends.
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History
Senators Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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Experience
Goal Horn
The Senators scoring celebration.
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Experience
Ottawa Hockey
Combines NHL hockey with Canada's capital culture.
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Experience
Ottawa Senators Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Senators Army
The passionate fan community.
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Experience
Senators Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Spartacat
The mascot experience.
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Displays
Senators Heritage Wall
Wall displays on Senators hockey, from the original Ottawa club through the modern franchise.
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Displays
Hall of Fame
Honors Senators players, coaches, and the 2007 Cup Final team.
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Displays
Canadian Hockey Displays
Displays celebrating Canadian hockey culture in the national capital.
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Displays
Parliament Theme
Parliament-inspired theme elements tying the Senators to Ottawa’s capital identity.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall tracing the modern Senators from 1992 through today.
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Displays
Team History
Team-history displays covering both Senators eras in Ottawa.
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Signature
Canadian Heritage Plaza
Plaza celebrating Canadian hockey heritage outside Canadian Tire Centre.
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Displays
Alumni Exhibit
Exhibit honoring Senators alumni and franchise contributors.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Senators season at Canadian Tire Centre.
Through the years
History
Names
- Former nameCorel Centre
- Former nameScotiabank Place
Home teams
- 1996-presentOttawa SenatorsNHL
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