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MetroCentre
300 Elm St
Rockford, IL 61101
Opened: January 31, 1981
Originally known as the Rockford MetroCentre, then the BMO Harris Bank Center, now called the BMO Center, 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.

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. 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".

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.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Nov 12, 2001Fordham @ DePaul 61 - 70
Mar 8, 1986Miami (OH) @ Ball State #79 - 87
Mar 7, 1986Ohio @ Ball State #69 - 93
Mar 7, 1986Toledo @ Miami (OH) #76 - 93
Mar 6, 1986Western Michigan @ Ball State #76 - 87
Mar 6, 1986Ohio @ Central Michigan #66 - 62
Mar 6, 1986Toledo @ Northern Illinois #82 - 79
Mar 10, 1984Miami (OH) @ Kent State $42 - 40
Mar 9, 1984Kent State @ Eastern Michigan #67 - 58
Mar 9, 1984Toledo @ Miami (OH) #46 - 51

# - 1985-86 Mid-American Conference Tournament
$ - 1983-84 Mid-American Conference Tournament