The plan for the $550-million event centre, which will host not only NHL games but other sports and entertainment events, will see taxpayers forking over a great deal of the funds going into the building. 

Vanessa Guadiana has watched an NHL game at all 31 arenas. She marked the accomplishment with a visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Wednesday.

Thursday marks the official opening of the newest arena in the National Hockey League. So how does Rogers Place stack up against other arenas in the league?