Owens Center Explained

Stadium Name:Owens Center
Location:1019 W Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Publictransit: CityLink Route #14
Surface:200' x 85'(hockey)
Tenants:Peoria Mustangs (NA3HL)
Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles (ACHA)
Bradley Braves (ACHA)

The Owens Center is a multi-purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Peoria, Illinois.[1] [2] The Owens Center is a part of the Peoria Park District.

It is the home of the Peoria Mustangs of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles men's hockey team of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and the Bradley Braves club hockey team.[3] [4] In addition to sports, the Owens Center is available for birthday parties, events, and public ice skating.

History

The Owens Center was affected by shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] [6] The center reopened in late January 2021 with limited capacity for Public Skate.[7]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owens Center. peoriaparks.org. 2018-06-11.
  2. Web site: Owens Center. enjoyillinois.com. 2018-06-11.
  3. Web site: Peoria Park District . 2010-06-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100612022732/http://www.peoriaparks.org/mustangs-junior-a-hockey . 2010-06-12 .
  4. Web site: Facilities. rmueagles.com. 2018-06-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031081648/http://www.rmueagles.com/f/Facilities_and_Directions.php. 2017-10-31. dead.
  5. Web site: Kravetz . Andy . 2020-06-15 . Owens Center to reopen next week; summer camp to follow . 2023-11-25 . Peoria Journal Star . en-US.
  6. Web site: Is Owens Center Ice Rink Back To Normal? Bradley University News Lab . 2023-11-25 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Rundle . Mike . 2021-02-09 . Owens Center Is Back, And The Peoria Park District Is Feeling 'Optimistic' About The Year Ahead . 2023-11-25 . WCBU Peoria . en.