Cambria County Student Hockey League: War Memorial Arena

The Cambria County War Memorial Arena, opened in 1940, has been the lifelong home of the Johnstown Warriors.  With a seating capacity of 4,050, the arena has served home to the Blue-Birds, Jets, Red Wings, and Chiefs professional minor-league teams.  The arena has become a landmark throughout the hockey community, as Hollywood featured the War Memorial in the 1978 film Slap Shot; a cult classic starring Paul Newman.  Today, the arena is the home of the Johnstown Chiefs of the East Coast Hockey League, a minor league affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins along with the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters and Providence Bruins.

Along with hockey, the War Memorial hosts other events such as the Harlem Globtrotters, World Wrestling Entertainment, and concerts from such likes as Def Leppard, Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down and Matchbox 20.  The arena has just undergone a major renovation project costing $8 million that was completed in 2003.  A new ice plant and boiler system were installed prior the 2001-2002 season. Other items in the project include roof repairs, new arena sound and lighting, new dasher boards and glass, new seating, luxury boxes, addition of storage and office space, and repairs to the concourse, restrooms and concession stands.

For more information, visit www.warmemorialarena.com

From Pittsburgh and Route 22: South on Rt-403 or Rt-56 until they merge. Left at Napoleon St. which is just pass Incline Plane (Convention Center). Right at next light will enter War Memorial parking lot. Arena is on the corner of Market St. and Napolean St.

From Ligonier and Route 30: Take Rt. 711 North through Ligonier to Rt. 271 North which splits off of 711 at Sheetz. Follow Rt. 271 North for approx. 20 miles until you come to the intersection of Somerset St. (271) and Napoleon Street. Make a left at the light, cross the bridge and the arena will be on your left at the intersection of Napoleon and Market.

From Pennsylvania Turnpike Westbound and points East: West on I-76/I-70 to Exit 11(Bedford). Follow I-99 North to Rt. 56 West. West on Rt. 56 to Walnut St. Right on Walnut to Vine Street. Turn right on Vine and go 1 block to Market Street. Make a right onto Market and follow to War Memorial parking lot. Arena is on the corner of Market St. and Napolean St.

From Pennsylvania Turnpike Eastbound and points West: East on I-76/I-70 to Exit 10(Somerset). Follow Rt. 601 North to Rt. 219 North. Take Rt. 219 North to the Rt. 56 West Exit (Johnstown Expressway). West on Rt. 56 to Walnut St. Right on Walnut to Vine Street. Turn right on Vine and go 1 block to Market Street. Make a right onto Market and follow to War Memorial parking lot. Arena is on the corner of Market St. and Napolean St.

From Altoona, State College and I-80: Follow Rt. 322 to I-99 to Altoona. From Altoona, Take Rt. 22 West to Ebensburg to Rt. 219 South. Take Rt. 219 South to the Rt. 56 West Exit (Johnstown Expressway). West on Rt. 56 to Walnut St. Right on Walnut to Vine Street. Turn right on Vine and go 1 block to Market Street. Make a right onto Market and follow to War Memorial parking lot. Arena is on the corner of Market St. and Napolean St.