Crucifix at Centre Georges-Vezina. Tourists also head to the area to see the Fjords. Centre Georges-Vézina is located between the Saguenay River and highways. Arena Name: Palais des Sports de Saguenay Capacity: 3,200 Built: 1946 Used: 1997, 2018 Address: 2315 rue Pelletier, Jonquière, QC, J7V 6E6 Ice Surface Size: 185' X 85' A couple of more unique spots to the area would include La Voie Maltée and Le Coq Rôti.As far as other things to do of interest, there are a number of churches in the area that are both historic and offer unique architecture. Combos are available, which is fairly unique for sports venues. Chicoutimi has been one of the most stable franchises in the Q, having been around since 1973, and the link to the community is undeniable. Hot dogs ($2.75), fries, pogos, onion rings, burgers, grilled cheese and chicken soup can all be found on the menu at very affordable prices. There are concession stands at the top of the arena, behind the seating in each of the four corners as well as a few stands in the concourses underneath the seating. However, Chicoutimi routinely fills approximately half of the building, averaging around 2,300 fans in the three seasons up to 2018. Photo by Dave Cottenie, Stadium Journey. An old school hockey barn that bleeds history and is a throwback to days of old, a trip through the Q is not complete without Georges-Vézina.Follow all of Dave’s sporting adventures on Twitter Did you enjoy this content? This ranks the Saguenéens in the middle of the QMJHL. Home of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens Try again later or contact administratorServer encountered an error, if the problem remains, contact the page administrator The expected items can be found at the main concession stands. Checking out St. Hubert when in Québec is a pretty good idea. Cathédrale Saint-François-Xavier would be one to check out. Chicoutimi would produce four goaltenders in a short period of time who would go on to play in the National Hockey League. They are side by side with the accomplishments of the Saguenéens highlighted by the 1991 Coupe du Président and Trophée Jean-Rougeau as well as the 1994 Coupe du Président. Saguenay is probably a significant drive for most, but definitely worth the trip. Fans who see the Saguenéens will have to enter “l’eglise du hockey” or church of hockey.Concession options at Centre Georges-Vézina are decent but fairly unspectacular. There are discounts for students, seniors and children. Sago, the Saguenéens mascot, makes his way around the arena, interacting with fans and partaking in on ice promotions. The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a Canadian ice hockey team. Centre Georges Vezina Exterior. There are a few pictures of current players and other items including a large growth chart, but nothing over the top. Photo by Dave Cottenie, Stadium Journey.
The Centre Georges-Vézina, formerly the Colisée de Chicoutimi, is a 4,724 capacity (3,683 seated) multipurpose arena in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada. The translation of Saguenéens is literally “people from the Saguenay.” Only the Gatineau (Hull) Olympiques and Shawinigan Cataractes have been in the same spot longer than the Saguenéens.Home for the Sags is Centre Georges-Vézina.
Merci de votre intérêt pour notre réseau de sites Web, nos bulletins et autres services. After entering the seating bowl, fans are immediately sent back in time. The arena was built in 1949 and features an Olympic-sized ice pad of 200′ X 100′. No team can be identified with great goaltenders in junior more than the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (sag-nay-en).
The retired numbers of Alain Côté, Normand Lêveillé, Sylvain Locas, Marc Fortier, Guy Carbonneau, Gilbert Delorme, Éric Fichaud and Félix Potvin all hang proudly. Chicoutimi Saguenéens. Photo by Dave Cottenie, Stadium Journey.
