The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is a 4,001-seat multi-purpose arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is managed by SMG Entertainment.
- Venue
- Cambria County War Memorial Arena
- Town
- Pennsylvania, US
- Capacity
- 4,001
The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is a 4,001-seat multi-purpose arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is managed by SMG Entertainment. It was built in 1950, for the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League. The arena was built on the site of the Union Cemetery, Johnstown's first cemetery. The film Slap Shot, based on the Jets, was filmed in this arena. The arena was the home of the Johnstown Chiefs (ice hockey) for 22 years, but they were relocated in 2010 to Greenville, South Carolina. A banner was hung at the final home game on April 4, 2010, stating "The Greatest Fans in Hockey." It was the alternate venue of the Wheeling Nailers for the following two seasons. The arena is home to the Johnstown Tomahawks of the NAHL and the Pitt-Johnstown Ice Cats of the College Hockey East. The arena plays host to a variety of events throughout the year. Many local high schools and youth leagues also use the arena for their games. The arena hosts the annual PIAA Southwest Regional Wrestling Tournament, the Pennsylvania Cheerleading Championships, and basketball championship games for PIAA District 6 and the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. The arena has hosted political rallies with presidents John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, George W. Bush, Donald Trump, and vice presidential candidates Alaska governor Sarah Palin and Senator John Edwards. Performances at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena over the years have included AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alabama, Alice Cooper, Beach Boys, Blue Öyster Cult, Bo Diddley, Bob Hope, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Bon Jovi, Boston, Bryan Adams, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Corey Hart, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Dave Clark Five, Def Leppard, Dolly Parton, Duke Ellington, Earth, Wind & Fire, Foghat, Foreigner, George Jones, George Strait, Heart, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Jay Leno, Jeff Dunham, Johnny Cash, Johnny Mathis, Josh Turner, Judas Priest, Kansas, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Rogers, Kid Rock