The William Allman Memorial Arena, originally Stratford Arena, is an

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in Stratford,

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. This arena is home to the

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(Formerly the

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. The arena has been used by numerous film and television crews, also in Bauer's "Leave an Impression" advertising campaign. Many NHLers began their Junior hockey career in Stratford with the Junior B Stratford Cullitons (who have moved back to their original name 'Stratford Warriors' in 2016). A portrait of Queen Elizabeth hangs at one end of the rink.

External links

- Stratford Cullitons Alumni
William Allman Memorial Arena
- The OHL Arena & Travel Guide

- William Allman Memorial Arena
Beacon Herald
- The Beacon Herald news

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