Farewell to the oldest arena in college sports.

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The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral

Northeastern’s 115-year-old Matthews Arena will host its final game this weekend before demolition begins for a new facility.

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We've talked a bunch here about tearing down the Barn. Here's an even older arena being replaced. Matthews was built in 1910 and has far more history. It was the first home of the Celtics, Bruins, Whalers/Hurricanes, and was once home to all four of Boston's D1 hockey programs. Northeastern owns it and it has been home to their mens and womens hockey and basketball programs, but they've decided to replace it.

Will the Barn be next?

 

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The Last Days of Matthews Arena, Boston’s Overlooked Sports Cathedral

Northeastern’s 115-year-old Matthews Arena will host its final game this weekend before demolition begins for a new facility.

www.si.com

We've talked a bunch here about tearing down the Barn. Here's an even older arena being replaced. Matthews was built in 1910 and has far more history. It was the first home of the Celtics, Bruins, Whalers/Hurricanes, and was once home to all four of Boston's D1 hockey programs. Northeastern owns it and it has been home to their mens and womens hockey and basketball programs, but they've decided to replace it.

Will the Barn be next?

Sure hope not, and sure shouldn't be.