sport.wikisort.org - StadiumThe BMO Harris Center (formerly known as BMO Harris Bank Center and Rockford MetroCentre) is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team. The arena formerly served as the home of several defunct minor league sports teams, including the Rockford Lightning basketball team, the Rock River Raptors indoor football team, and the Rockford Rampage indoor soccer team.
Arena in Illinois, United States
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Former names | Rockford MetroCentre (1981–2011) (BMO Harris Bank Center 2011-2022) |
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Address | 300 Elm Street |
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Location | Rockford, Illinois |
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Owner | Rockford Area Venues & Entertainment Authority[1] |
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Operator | ASM Global[2] |
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Capacity | 6,200 [3] |
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Broke ground | February 7, 1979[4] |
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Opened | January 31, 1981[5] |
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Construction cost | $15.7 million ($58.6 million in 2021 dollars[6]) |
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Architect | Larson & Darby |
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Rockford Lightning (CBA) (1986–2006) Illinois Thunder (NPSL) (1990-92) Rockford IceHogs (UHL) (1999–2007) Rockford Thunder/Rampage (AISL/MISL) (2005-07, 2008-10) Rock River Raptors (UIF/CIFL) (2006–09) Rockford IceHogs (AHL) (2007–present) |
The BMO Center also secured a spot in history when it hosted the first Arena Football League test game in 1986 between the Chicago Politicians and the Rockford Metros.[citation needed] Due to its outdoor appearance, it is often referred to as the "Big Orange Box", although IceHogs officials refer to the arena as "the Barnyard"[citation needed].
History
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The opening night gala in 1981 was headlined by Bob Hope and Lynda Carter. Certainly, the most significant event in BMO Center history occurred in the inaugural year, when The Rolling Stones made an appearance on their 1981 North American Tour on October 1, 1981. The concert was added to the tour in response to a radio station petition drive. The actual petitions were cut up and used to hold a lottery for the right to buy tickets. Each person drawn could purchase two of the $15 tickets.
The facility hosted the 1984 and 1986 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournaments as well as numerous IHSA basketball sectional and super-sectional tournaments. In addition to athletic events, it hosts concerts, conventions, and local high school graduations.
The BMO Center hosts major concerts, sport events, and other large-scale events. The complex houses press boxes, a lounge, and suites to watch sport events in style, and a multi-purpose arena.
Naming rights
On August 11, 2011 it was announced that BMO Harris Bank had reached a long term agreement with the Rockford IceHogs for the naming rights of the venue. It was effectively renamed the BMO Harris Bank Center.[7] On October 20, 2022 the name was changed again to just the BMO Center.[8]
Renovations
In 2006, the city of Rockford, along with Winnebago County, announced plans to issue $23 million in bonds to fund a massive renovation of the Arena.[9] Key to the plan was an agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks to put an American Hockey League (AHL) team in Rockford for the next 10 years. This team acts as the Blackhawks' farm team. The MetroCentre authority purchased an AHL franchise, and bought the rights to name it the "IceHogs."[9]
During the summer of 2013, the seating structure in the building's lower level was replaced, making way for a new, updated seating system. New seats were added and the seating capacity for hockey increased to 5,895, up from 5,767. Along with new seats, the visitors' locker room was also expanded. New lights were added and the concourse was renovated. Renovations were completed due to the hard work and effort of Patrick Conery.[3]
References
Illinois portal
- Kolkey, Jeff (August 10, 2011). "RAVE Authority to Sell Naming Rights to MetroCentre". Rockford Register Star. GateHouse Media. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- "Contract to Manage the Rockford, IL BMO Center, Davis Park, Coronado Performing Arts Center and the AHL's Rockford IceHogs" (Press release). Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority. ASM Global. August 24, 2010.
- Wehausen, Sam (September 10, 2013). "Renovation Update". Rockford IceHogs. Infinity Sports & Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 22, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- "Ground-Breaking Protest". The Ledger. Vol. 72, no. 112. Lakeland Ledger Publishing Corporation. February 8, 1979. p. 2A. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- Kolkey, Jeff (July 27, 2010). "Minorities Rarely Take the Stage in Downtown Rockford". Rockford Register Star. GateHouse Media. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- "BMO Harris Bank teams with IceHogs". The AHL. August 11, 2011. Archived from the original on September 19, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- WIFR. "Rockford arena announces new name, partnership extension with IceHogs". Rockford WIFR-LD. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- "BMO Harris Bank Center Venue Information". Archived from the original on March 23, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2008.
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Education | Public schools |
- Rockford Public School District 205
- Auburn High School
- Guilford High School
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- Boylan Catholic High School
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- Rockford University
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[de] BMO Harris Bank Center
Das BMO Harris Bank Center (zuvor bekannt als Rockford MetroCentre) ist eine Mehrzweckhalle in der Stadt Rockford im Winnebago County des US-amerikanischen Bundesstaates Illinois. Wegen ihrer Fassade hat sie den Spitznamen The Big Orange Box. Die in ihrer Grundform achteckige Veranstaltungshalle bietet 10.000 Plätze.
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