Northlands Coliseum, the house Gretzky built in Edmonton, is closing its doors
EDMONTON — The house that Gretzky built is closing its doors.
Edmonton city councillors unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to shutter Northlands Coliseum on Jan. 1, 2018.
Councillors say it’s the best decision for the facility, which lost its prime tenant, the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, when the team moved to the new downtown Rogers Place last year.
Rogers Place had been taking the lion’s share of bookings for sports and entertainment events.