List of ECHL arenas
The following is a list of ECHL arenas including past and present arenas:
Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference |
North Division |
Team |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Brampton Beast |
Powerade Centre |
2013–present[1] |
5,000 |
1998 |
Brampton, ON |
Kalamazoo Wings |
Wings Event Center Wings Stadium (1974–2015) |
2000–present[2] |
5,133 |
1974 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
Toledo Walleye Toledo Storm (1991–2007)[3] |
Huntington Center Lucas County Arena (2009–2010) |
2009–present |
7,389 |
2009 |
Toledo, OH |
Toledo Sports Arena |
1991–2007 |
5,230 |
1947 |
Toledo, OH |
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Thunderbirds (1992–1996) Carolina/Winston-Salem Thunderbirds (1988–1992) |
WesBanco Arena Wheeling Civic Center (1977–2003) |
1992–present |
5,406 |
1977 |
Wheeling, WV |
Winston–Salem Memorial Coliseum |
1988–1992 |
8,500 |
1955 |
Winston-Salem, NC |
East Division |
Team |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Adirondack Thunder Stockton Thunder (2005–2015) Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (2001–2005) Birmingham Bulls (1992–2001) Cincinnati Cyclones (1990–1992) |
Glens Falls Civic Center |
2015–present |
4,794 |
1979 |
Glens Falls, NY |
Stockton Arena |
2005–2015 |
9,737 |
2005 |
Stockton, CA |
Boardwalk Hall |
2001–2005 |
10,500 |
1926 |
Atlantic City, NJ |
Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex |
1992–2001 |
17,654 |
1976 |
Birmingham, AL |
Cincinnati Gardens |
1990–1992 |
10,208 |
1949 |
Cincinnati, OH |
Elmira Jackals |
First Arena Coach USA Center (2000–2004) |
2000–present[4] |
3,784 |
2000 |
Elmira, NY |
Manchester Monarchs Ontario Reign (2008–2015) Texas Wildcatters (2003–2008) Huntington Blizzard (1993–2000) |
Verizon Wireless Arena |
2015–present |
9,852 |
2001 |
Manchester, NH |
Citizens Business Bank Arena |
2008–2015 |
9,736 |
2008 |
Ontario, CA |
Ford Arena |
2003–2008 |
7,736 |
2003 |
Beaumont, TX |
Huntington Civic Arena |
1993–2000 |
9,000 |
1977 |
Huntington, WV |
Norfolk Admirals Bakersfield Condors (2003–2015) |
Norfolk Scope |
2015–present |
8,701 |
1971 |
Norfolk, VA |
Rabobank Arena Bakersfield Centennial Garden (1998–2005) |
1998–2015[5] |
8,700 |
1998 |
Bakersfield, CA |
Reading Royals Columbus Chill (1991–1999) |
Santander Arena Sovereign Center (2001–2013) |
2001–present |
7,083 |
2001 |
Reading, PA |
Ohio Expo Center Coliseum |
1991–1999 |
7,000 |
1918 |
Columbus, OH |
South Division |
Team |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Atlanta Gladiators Gwinnett Gladiators (2003–2015) Mobile Mysticks (1995–2002) |
Infinite Energy Arena Arena at Gwinnett Center (2004–2015) Gwinnett Civic Center Arena (2003–2004) |
2003–present |
11,355 |
2003 |
Duluth, GA |
Mobile Civic Center |
1995–2002 |
10,112 |
1964 |
Mobile, AL |
Florida Everblades |
Germain Arena TECO Arena (1998–2004) Everblades Arena (1998) |
1998–present |
7,186 |
1998 |
Estero, FL |
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Greenville Road Warriors (2010–2015) Johnstown Chiefs (1988–2010) |
Bon Secours Wellness Arena BI-LO Center (1998–2013) |
2010–present |
13,707 |
1998 |
Greenville, SC |
Cambria County War Memorial Arena |
1988–2010 |
3,745 |
1950 |
Johnstown, PA |
Orlando Solar Bears |
Amway Center |
2012–present |
17,353 |
2010 |
Orlando, FL |
South Carolina Stingrays |
North Charleston Coliseum |
1993–present |
10,537 |
1993 |
North Charleston, SC |
Western Conference
Western Conference |
Midwest Division |
Team |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Cincinnati Cyclones Miami Matadors (1998–1999) Louisville RiverFrogs(1995–1998) |
U.S. Bank Arena |
2001–present |
14,453 |
1975 |
Cincinnati, OH |
Miami Arena |
1998–1999 |
14,823 |
1988 |
Miami, FL |
Broadbent Arena |
1995–1998 |
6,600 |
1977 |
Louisville, KY |
Fort Wayne Komets |
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum |
1990–present[6] |
10,480 |
1952 |
Fort Wayne, IN |
Indy Fuel |
Indiana Farmers Coliseum Fairgrounds Coliseum (Apr. 2014–Dec. 2014) |
2014–present |
6,300 |
1939 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Quad City Mallards |
iWireless Center |
2009–present[7] |
9,200 |
1993 |
Moline, IL |
Central Division |
Team |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Allen Americans |
Allen Event Center |
2009–present[8] |
6,275 |
2009 |
Allen, TX |
Missouri Mavericks |
Silverstein Eye Centers Arena Independence Events Center (2009–15) |
2009–present[9] |
5,800 |
2009 |
Independence, MO |
Tulsa Oilers |
BOK Center |
2008–present[10] |
17,096 |
2008 |
Tulsa, OK |
Wichita Thunder |
Intrust Bank Arena |
2010–present[11] |
13,450 |
2010 |
Wichita, KS |
Pacific Division |
Team |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Alaska Aces |
Sullivan Arena |
1995–present[12] |
6,290 |
1983 |
Anchorage, AK |
Colorado Eagles |
Budweiser Events Center |
2003–present[13] |
5,289 |
2003 |
Loveland, CO |
Idaho Steelheads |
CenturyLink Arena Boise Qwest Arena (2005–11) Bank of America Centre (1997–2005) |
1997–present[14] |
5,002 |
1997 |
Boise, ID |
Rapid City Rush |
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center |
2008–present[15] |
5,132 |
1977 |
Rapid City, SD |
Utah Grizzlies Lexington Men O' War (2002–2003) Macon Whoopee (2001–2002) Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (1994–2001) Huntsville Blast (1993–1994) Roanoke Valley Rebels/Rampage (1990–1993) Virginia Lancers (1988–1990) |
Maverik Center E Center (1997–2010) |
2005–present |
10,100 |
1997 |
West Valley City, UT |
Rupp Arena |
2002–2003 |
23,500 |
1976 |
Lexington, KY |
Macon Coliseum |
2001–2002 |
7,182 |
1968 |
Macon, GA |
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center |
1994–2001 |
12,100 |
1981 |
Tallahassee, FL |
Von Braun Center |
1993–1994 |
6,602 |
1975 |
Huntsville, AL |
LancerLot |
1988–1993 |
– |
– |
Vinton, VA |
Future teams
Suspended teams
Defunct teams
Defunct Teams Arenas |
Team (years in ECHL) |
Arena |
Years Used |
Capacity |
Opened |
City |
Arkansas RiverBlades (1999–2003) |
Alltel Arena |
1999–2003 |
17,000 |
1999 |
N. Little Rock, AR |
Augusta Lynx (1998–2008) Raleigh IceCaps (1991–1998) |
James Brown Arena Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center (1974–2006) |
1998–2008 |
9,167 |
1974 |
Augusta, GA |
Dorton Arena |
1991–1998 |
7,610 |
1952 |
Raleigh, NC |
Charlotte Checkers (1993–2010) |
Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte Bobcats Arena (2005–2008) |
2005–2010 |
14,100 |
2005 |
Charlotte, NC |
Cricket Arena Independence Arena (1988–2001) |
1993–2005 |
9,605 |
1955 |
Chicago Express (2011–2012) |
Sears Centre |
2011–2012 |
9,500 |
2006 |
Hoffman Estates, IL |
Columbia Inferno (2001–2008) |
Carolina Coliseum |
2001–2008[17] |
12,401 |
1968 |
Columbia, SC |
Columbus Cottonmouths (2001–2004) Hampton Roads Admirals (1989–2000) |
Columbus Civic Center |
2001–2004 |
7,509 |
1996 |
Columbus, GA |
Norfolk Scope |
1989–2000 |
8,784 |
1971 |
Norfolk, VA |
Dayton Bombers (1991–2009) |
Nutter Center |
1996–2009 |
12,000 |
1990 |
Fairborn, OH |
Hara Arena |
1991–1996 |
5,500 |
1964 |
Trotwood, OH |
Fresno Falcons (2003–2008) |
Selland Arena |
1995–2003, 2008 |
11,300 |
1966 |
Fresno, CA |
Save Mart Center |
2003–2008 |
14,224 |
2003 |
Greensboro Generals (1999–2004) |
Greensboro Coliseum |
1999–2004 |
21,273 |
1959 |
Greensboro, NC |
Greensboro Monarchs (1989–1995) |
Greensboro Coliseum |
1989–1995 |
21,273 |
1959 |
Greensboro, NC |
Greenville Grrrowl (1998–2006) |
BI-LO Center |
1998–2006 |
13,707 |
1998 |
Greenville, SC |
Jackson Bandits (1999–2003) Chesapeake Icebreakers (1997–1999) |
Mississippi Coliseum |
1999–2003 |
6,500 |
1962 |
Jackson, MS |
The Show Place Arena |
1997–1999 |
5,800 |
— |
Upper Marlboro, MD |
Jacksonville Lizard Kings (1995–2000) Louisville IceHawks (1990–1994) |
Jacksonville Coliseum |
1995–2000 |
11,000 |
1960 |
Jacksonville, FL |
Broadbent Arena |
1990–1994 |
6,600 |
1977 |
Louisville, KY |
Las Vegas Wranglers (2003–2014) |
Orleans Arena |
2003–2014[18] |
7,773 |
2003 |
Paradise, NV |
Long Beach Ice Dogs (2003–2007) |
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center |
2003–2007 |
11,200 |
1962 |
Long Beach, CA |
Louisiana IceGators (1995–2005) |
Cajundome |
1995–2005 |
12,068 |
1985 |
Lafayette, LA |
Mississippi Sea Wolves (1996–2009) |
Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
1996–2009 |
9,150 |
1977 |
Biloxi, MS |
New Orleans Brass (1997–2002) |
New Orleans Arena |
1999–2002 |
16,500 |
1999 |
New Orleans, LA |
Municipal Auditorium |
1997–1999 |
7,853 |
1930 |
Pee Dee Pride (1997–2005) Knoxville Cherokees (1988–1997) |
Florence Civic Center |
1997–2005 |
7,426 |
– |
Florence, SC |
James White Civic Coliseum |
1989–1997 |
7,141 |
1961 |
Knoxville, TN |
Pensacola Ice Pilots (1996–2008) Nashville Knights (1989–1996) |
Pensacola Civic Center |
1996–2008 |
8,150 |
1985 |
Pensacola, FL |
Nashville Municipal Auditorium |
1989–1996 |
9,700 |
1962 |
Nashville, TN |
Peoria Rivermen (1996–2005) |
Carver Arena |
1996–2005 |
9,542 |
1982 |
Peoria, IL |
Phoenix RoadRunners (2005–2009) |
US Airways Center America West Arena (1992–2005) |
2005–2009 |
16,210 |
1992 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Richmond Renegades (1990–2003) |
Richmond Coliseum |
1990–2003 |
11,008 |
1971 |
Richmond, VA |
Roanoke Express (1993–2004) |
Roanoke Civic Center |
1993–2004 |
9,828 |
1971 |
Roanoke, VA |
San Diego Gulls (2003–2006) |
iPayOne Center San Diego Sports Arena (1966–2004) |
1995–2006[19] |
12,900 |
1966 |
San Diego, CA |
San Francisco Bulls(2012–2014) |
Cow Palace |
2012–2014 |
11,089 |
1941 |
Daly City, CA |
Trenton Titans (1999–2007, 2011–2013) Trenton Devils (2007–2011) |
Sun National Bank Center Sovereign Bank Arena (1999–2009) |
1999–2013 |
8,100 |
1999 |
Trenton, NJ |
Victoria Salmon Kings (2004–2011) Baton Rouge Kingfish (1996–2004) Erie Panthers (1988–1996) |
Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre |
2005–2011 |
7,400 |
2005 |
Victoria, BC |
Bear Mountain Arena |
2004–2005 |
2,300 |
2004 |
Riverside Centroplex |
1996–2003 |
8,500 |
Late 1970s |
Baton Rouge, LA |
Louis J. Tullio Arena |
1988–1996 |
5,524 |
1983 |
Erie, PA |
Notes
- ↑ Brampton played in the Central Hockey League (CHL) before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
- ↑ Kalamazoo previously played in the UHL/IHL from 2000 to 2009. They joined the ECHL as of the 2009–10 season.
- ↑ The Toledo franchise had an original run from 1991 until 2007, but voluntarily suspended their membership after the 2006–07 ECHL season in order to demolish the Toledo Sports Arena in order to build the Lucas County Arena. The new owners of the team also changed its nickname from Storm to Walleye.
- ↑ Elmira played in the United Hockey League from 2000 to 2007. They joined the ECHL as of the 2007–08 season.
- ↑ Bakersfield played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
- ↑ Fort Wayne played in the International Hockey League from 1990 to 1999 (for the current franchise, there had been another Komets franchise that played in the IHL from 1952 to 1990), the UHL/IHL from 1999 to 2010, and the CHL from 2010 to 2012. They joined the ECHL as of the 2012–13 season.
- ↑ Quad City played in the IHL from 2009 to 2010 and the CHL from 2010 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
- ↑ Allen played in the CHL from 2009 to 2014 before joining the ECHL in 2014
- ↑ Missouri played in the CHL from 2009 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
- ↑ Tulsa played in the CHL from 1992 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
- ↑ Wichita played in the CHL from 1992 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
- ↑ Alaska played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
- ↑ Colorado played in the CHL from 2003 to 2011 before joining the ECHL for the 2011–12 season.
- ↑ Idaho played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1997 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
- ↑ Rapid City played in the CHL from 2008 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
- ↑ Evansville played in the CHL before joining the ECHL in 2012. Voluntarily suspended operations after the 2015–16 season with approval to relocate to the Owensboro Sports Center pending a complete renovation.
- ↑ Columbia voluntarily suspended their membership for the 2008–09 season as it tried to build a new arena. The team never returned and was removed as a "future market" by the ECHL in 2014.
- ↑ Las Vegas took a voluntary suspension from the league after Orleans Arena declined to renew the team's lease in 2014.
- ↑ San Diego played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
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| Eastern Conference |
- Amway Center (Orlando, FL)
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville, SC)
- First Arena (Elmira, NY)
- Germain Arena (Estero, FL)
- Glens Falls Civic Center (Glens Falls, NY)
- Huntington Center (Toledo, OH)
- Infinite Energy Arena (Duluth, GA)
- Norfolk Scope (Norfolk, VA)
- North Charleston Coliseum (North Charleston, SC)
- Powerade Centre (Brampton, ON)
- Santander Arena (Reading, PA)
- Verizon Wireless Arena (Manchester, NH)
- WesBanco Arena (Wheeling, WV)
- Wings Event Center (Kalamazoo, MI)
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| Western Conference |
- Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)
- Allen Event Center (Allen, TX)
- BOK Center (Tulsa, OK)
- Budweiser Events Center (Loveland, CO)
- CenturyLink Arena Boise (Boise, ID)
- Ford Center (Evansville, IN)
- Indiana Farmers Coliseum (Indianapolis, IN)
- Intrust Bank Arena (Wichita, KS)
- iWireless Center (Moline, IL)
- Maverik Center (West Valley City, UT)
- Rushmore Plaza Civic Center (Rapid City, SD)
- Silverstein Eye Centers Arena (Independence, MO)
- Sullivan Arena (Anchorage, AK)
- U.S. Bank Arena (Cincinnati, OH)
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