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Both teams played their home games at the Portland Ice Arena

but took the "Sharks" name after the proposed San Francisco Sharks franchise (not to be confused with the current NHL San Jose Sharks) was transferred to Quebec and became the Nordiques before the WHA began play

The Vipers were one of the few teams that originated with Roller Hockey International

Metropolitan Stadium Minnesota Men/Unisex T-Shirt tigersharks The AmericansKnown locally as 'The Met', Metropolitan Stadium once stood at the current location to Mall of America. The stadium first opened in 1956 to the Twins with a seating capacity of 18,200. By it's final season in 1981, renovations and additions would allow for a total seating capacity of 48,446 for football games. Throughout the venue's 45 year lifespan, several teams would play their home games here including the Twins, Vikings, and Kicks of the NASL.