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Construction began in early 2013, while the restaurants and rinks opened in late October 2014. Not to be confused with.

This tour makes the first time the couple has toured in over 10 years. Also, the new Sabres locker room features a Wall of Fame featuring team history, the names and numbers of retired team jerseys. Renovation 3 The third update to KeyBank Center took place for the 2007—2008 season.

KeyBank Center - Archived from on September 23, 2011. Nearby development in the HarborCenter, which the arena is connected to via pedestrian bridge, has inspired hope for an even better entertainment district.

Not to be confused with. KeyBank Center, formerly known as Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center, is a multipurpose located in downtown. It is the largest indoor arena in , seating 19,070 fans in its normal configuration, and was constructed primarily for the of the NHL , who have called the arena home since 1996, when it replaced the now-demolished. The arena was renamed as KeyBank Center starting with the 2016—2017 NHL season. It is owned by and operated by as Hockey Western New York, LLC. KeyBank Center Photo of then-First Niagara Center in 2012 Former names Marine Midland Arena 1996—2000 HSBC Arena 2000—2011 First Niagara Center 2011—2016 Address 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza Location : Public transit Owner Operator : 18,595 1996—1999 18,690 1999—2012 19,070 2012—present : 18,500 : 19,200 : 16,597 Field size 700,000 square feet 65,000 m 2 Construction Broke ground November 4, 1994 Built 1994-1996 Opened September 21, 1996 Construction cost 127. Naming Naming rights were sold to , part of the banking group in 1996, and the building was renamed Marine Midland Arena before the first game had been played. The bank bought the naming rights for 30 years then to expire in 2026. In 1999, as part of HSBC's worldwide corporate rebranding, the arena's name was changed to HSBC Arena, with the official renaming taking place on March 17, 2000. This name change coincided with the playing of the first college basketball tournament game in the arena's history. The press box in the arena is named after former Sabres broadcaster and member. In 2011, Buffalo based reached an agreement to purchase HSBC Bank's upstate New York and Connecticut branch network. While naming rights to HSBC Arena were not included in the sale, First Niagara, HSBC, the Buffalo Sabres and other parties reached an agreement to establish a new naming rights deal with First Niagara. The name of the arena became First Niagara Center' that summer, with the official renaming taking place that fall. First Niagara bought the naming rights for 15 years, approximately the remainder of the time that was left on HSBC's naming rights deal with the arena. Although exterior signage was installed during the week of August 11, 2016, the renamed KeyBank Center became official on September 19, 2016. The scoreboard On November 16, 1996, the arena's first , an eight-sided scoreboard made by Daktronics with video screens, fell to the ice while it was being remotely moved. This was minutes after a few players ended practice and hours before a game between the Sabres and. Nobody was injured, but the game was postponed. The scoreboard was replaced later that season. In time for the ' 2007—2008 season, a new high-definition scoreboard manufactured by was installed. In addition the four main speaker racks were removed and replaced and two additional speaker racks were added. The new scoreboard features four large high-definition video screens, surrounded by two 360-degree LED ribbon boards. The bottom of the board features large logos with giant sabres crossed behind them. The handles of the sabres are lit with blue LEDs. The Sabres logos shoot smoke out of the Buffalo's nostrils every time a Sabres goal is scored or when the Sabres win at home. Renovations This section may be to read and navigate comfortably. Please consider content into sub-articles, it, or adding or removing. May 2016 Renovation 1 The first update to the arena took place after the conclusion of the 1998-1999 hockey season. Renovation 2 The second update to the arena took place in 2002-2003, when the Sabres replaced matrix board on the face of the second bowl with a LED ribbon. The original seamless glass boards were also removed, and replaced with boards with clear plastic stanchions, which gave when players were hit into them. Renovation 3 The third update to KeyBank Center took place for the 2007—2008 season. Two illuminated Sabres logos were added in the upper level of the pavilion on both sides of the Sports Headlines bar. Also, new LED ribbon boards were installed in the arena seating bowl in conjunction with the new HD scoreboard. Later in 2008, a mural was installed in the lower pavilion near the main entrance, containing pictures from the held at Ralph Wilson Stadium, now known as , in nearby ,. Renovation 4 The fourth update took place during the summer and early fall of 2011. The major renovation included the demolition and installation of brand new locker rooms, decor and concession updates as well as fan enhancements. The new Sabres locker room is designed as a circular room, complete with illuminated team logos on the floor and ceiling. Additional new facilities include a state of the art fitness center, new coaching offices, film rooms where players and coaches can watch previous games, and a players lounge with a kitchen and team chef. Also, the new Sabres locker room features a Wall of Fame featuring team history, the names and numbers of retired team jerseys. Limestones that were salvaged from the former Buffalo Memorial Auditorium are surrounded by glass, which features the names of all team players throughout franchise existence. Visiting team locker rooms were also expanded from 3,230 to 3,511 square feet 300. Finally, a new post-game interview room was also built. In addition to the new locker rooms and training facilities, the public spaces within the arena were also upgraded. Also as part of the update, the arena took on the Sabres Blue and Gold color scheme inside the arena bowl. It replaced the red color used on the team logo from 1996—2006. All of the original television sets were replaced with new High Definition televisions. New food choices were added as part of the upgraded concessions. Signage was replaced or upgraded where needed. Restrooms saw cup holders and HD televisions added for fan convenience. Also, new chimes were added, which sound two minutes prior to the opening faceoff each period. This lets fans know to head towards the seating areas. Finally, the Sports Headlines bar has now been replaced by the Zone. The ice rink itself also saw a multimillion-dollar upgrade with adding a new dehumidifier system and cooling tower. All of the Zamboni machines were replaced and upgraded to feature laser beam leveling. These upgrades improve the quality of the ice surface. Outside, a new LED ribbon board was added to the entrance pavilion which can display upcoming events, scores, and team information, though it was subsequently removed to make way for the construction of a new pedestrian bridge to the adjacent complex in 2014. Renovation 5 KeyBank Center from The fifth update features the creation of the Tops Markets Alumni Plaza. In July 2012, the space located between the arena's entrance pavilion and the parking ramp saw the concrete bridge columns covered with brick. All of the team members that the Buffalo Sabres have had throughout existence are now featured on plaques that are mounted to the bricks. In addition, fans of the Sabres are able to purchase custom plaques that will be featured alongside the team members. Alumni Plaza's centerpiece is a 10' high bronze statue of. These renovations were completed in October 2012. Renovation 6 The sixth update included multiple changes, including modifying the entrance pavilion due to the construction. That building is attached to the arena by an elevated walkway. HarborCenter is a mid-rise building with 2 hockey rinks, a hotel, retail space, IMPACT Training facility, restaurants including 716 Food and Sport and flagship and a parking garage. Construction began in early 2013, while the restaurants and rinks opened in late October 2014. The elevated walkway connecting the KeyBank Center and HarborCenter buildings was completed and opened in early 2015, while the Marriott hotel opened in the summer of 2015. Also, after the , the Sabres added 380 seats, mainly as an additional row in the 200 level, to raise the arena's capacity to 19,070. This number is symbolic of the team's founding in 1970. In 2013, the Buffalo Sabres announced that all 80 luxury suites would be renovated over a 3-year period. Construction began on this project in July 2013. Renovation 7 The seventh update took place during the summer of 2016 on the exterior due to the renaming from First Niagara Center to KeyBank Center. The entrance canopies that featured hockey images were replaced. New exterior signage was installed during the week of August 11, 2016 and KeyBank debuted the rebranded arena on September 19, 2016. Also, a new LED lighting system was installed by Ephesus. This allows the arena to provide better lighting while significantly reducing the number of light fixtures needed and reducing energy consumption. HSBC Arena during the 2008 game In addition to the Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank Center is home to the of the. The arena was the home of the of the , the of the and the of during each team's brief existence. During the , the arena has hosted several games and continues to host occasional Americans games at the arena. The arena also is used regularly for college basketball games and hosts concerts. It has been home to the , , , , , and 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005 men's basketball tournaments. In 2003, the arena hosted the NCAA Ice Hockey tournament. The arena was also host to a house party for the 2008 NHL Winter Classic. Festivities included the playing in pre-game action, followed by the Winter Classic shown on the scoreboard. From December 2010 to January 2011, the arena hosted the tournament. In October 2014, the arena hosted its first contest, a neutral-site game between the who counted among its players marquee prospect and the. The arena hosted the and the. On April 8, 2017, KeyBank Center hosted , which was the first UFC event held in Buffalo for over 20 years. The arena was the centerpiece of a longshot bid to bring the back to Buffalo by ; the Grizzlies instead relocated to in 2001. Particularly during the early years of the arena's operations, the NBA's played occasional preseason games in the arena. Concerts The arena is also a regular stop for major concert tours and is the largest regular concert venue in Buffalo proper it is one of two regular stops in Western New York for concert tours, the other being the performing arts center at. In March 2015, the arena hosted country music legend for a 4-night, 6 show, sold out string of shows, bringing over 100,000 people to Downtown Buffalo. He also had his wife, , along for the shows. It is a regular stop on 's annual circuit. For 2016, the arena hosted multiple concerts including , , , , , with and and so far. In 2017, performed at the arena, in support for her , on February 21. Country music power couple and will be bringing their to Key Bank Center on October 27, 2017. This tour makes the first time the couple has toured in over 10 years. A live recording of and the 's performance at the arena in 2009 titled was released on December 24, 2016. 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