Owens Center

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Owens Center
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Owens Center entrance, 2023
Owens Center
Location1019 W Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Public transitAiga bus trans.svg CityLink Route #14
Surface200' x 85'(hockey)
Tenants
Peoria Mustangs (NA3HL)
Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles (ACHA)
Bradley Braves (ACHA)
Website
peoriaparks.org/places/owens-center/

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]

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