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Omni Coliseum (often called The Omni) was an indoor arena in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Completed in 1972, the arena seated 16,378 for basketball and 15,278 for hockey . It was part of the Omni Complex, now known as the CNN Center .
The Hawks remained at the Omni for the 1996–97 NBA season. [105] Following that season, the Hawks moved back to Georgia Tech's Alexander Memorial Coliseum. [39] On July 26, 1997, the Omni was imploded to make way for a new arena for the Hawks and the NHL's expansion Thrashers. [106]
Pages in category "Buildings and structures demolished by controlled implosion" The following 128 pages are in this category, out of 128 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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1984–1985 (partial schedule) 8,933 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana [75] Omni Coliseum: 1972–1997 16,378 1972 Atlanta, Georgia [76] Alexander Memorial Coliseum Hank McCamish Pavilion (2012–present) Alexander Memorial Coliseum at McDonald's Center (1996–2005) 1997–1999 (partial schedule, secondary stadium) 1968–1972 9,191 1956 [77] Kiel ...
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For the 1996–97 season, the Knights relocated due to the Omni's impending demolition to make way for Philips Arena, a facility that would become home to Atlanta's second NHL expansion team, the Atlanta Thrashers. During their years in Atlanta, Rick Morgan was their full-time national anthem singer and encouraged the crowd to shout "KNIGHTS!"