The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena is a 6,800 (4,727/ for Hockey) multi-purpose arena in Binghamton, New York. The arena was completed in 1973, providing an entertainment venue for residents of the Greater Binghamton area. The design was created by a college student who had won a public design competition. Originally, the Broome County Forum was to be adjacent to the arena, but plans fell through due to lack of funds. Today, the Broome County Arena is home to the Binghamton Senators ice hockey team. Every December, the arena also plays host to the Stop-DWI Holiday Classic. .
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| - The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena is a 6,800 (4,727/ for Hockey) multi-purpose arena in Binghamton, New York. The arena was completed in 1973, providing an entertainment venue for residents of the Greater Binghamton area. The design was created by a college student who had won a public design competition. Originally, the Broome County Forum was to be adjacent to the arena, but plans fell through due to lack of funds. Today, the Broome County Arena is home to the Binghamton Senators ice hockey team. Every December, the arena also plays host to the Stop-DWI Holiday Classic. .
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| - The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena is a 6,800 (4,727/ for Hockey) multi-purpose arena in Binghamton, New York. The arena was completed in 1973, providing an entertainment venue for residents of the Greater Binghamton area. The design was created by a college student who had won a public design competition. Originally, the Broome County Forum was to be adjacent to the arena, but plans fell through due to lack of funds. The first act at the arena was the Barnum & Bailey Circus, in May 1973. Chicago played the first concert at the arena (with Bruce Springsteen as opener) on June 20, 1973. The first regular tenant of the arena were the Binghamton Dusters of the North American Hockey League. Today, the Broome County Arena is home to the Binghamton Senators ice hockey team. Every December, the arena also plays host to the Stop-DWI Holiday Classic. .
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