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in dollars) $20 million (renovation) ($ in dollars) | architect = Larson & Darby〔(Cultural/Library - Larson & Darby Group )〕 DLR Group (renovation) | tenants = *Chicago Rush (AFL) (2013) *Rockford IceHogs (AHL) (2007–present) *Rockford IceHogs (UHL) (1999–2007) *Rockford Lightning (CBA) (1986–2006) *Rock River Raptors (CIFL) (2006–2010) *Rockford Rampage (MISL) (2008–2010) *Rockford Metros (AFL) (1986) | seating_capacity = Concerts: 10,000 Basketball: 7,669 Ice hockey: 5,895 }} The BMO Harris Bank Center (formerly known as Rockford MetroCentre) is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena 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. The BMO Harris Bank 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. WWE holds one event yearly in the BMO Harris Bank Center. 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". ==History== Certainly the most significant event in BMO Harris Bank 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. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「BMO Harris Bank Center」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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