American Bank Center
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| Former names | Bayfront Plaza (1967–2004) |
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| Address | 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
| Coordinates | 27°48′26.42″N 97°23′36.82″W / 27.8073389°N 97.3935611°WCoordinates: 27°48′26.42″N 97°23′36.82″W / 27.8073389°N 97.3935611°W |
| Owner | City of Corpus Christi (operated by SMG) |
| Type | Entertainment complex |
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| Opened | 1967 |
| Renovated | 2002, 2005 |
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Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders (NCAA) (2004–present) Corpus Christi Rayz/IceRays (CHL) (2004–2010) Corpus Christi Fury (AIF) (2005–2006, 2010–2016) Corpus Christi Sharks (AF2) (2007–2009) Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) (2010–present) Hurricane Alley Roller Derby (WFTDA) (2015–present) Corpus Christi Rage (NAL) (2017–present) |
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| http://www.americanbankcenter.com/ | |
The American Bank Center is an entertainment complex located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The complex consists of an auditorium convention center and arena. The facility hosts numerous conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, live performances and sporting events. It is home to the Corpus Christi IceRays Tier II Jr. A ice hockey team and the Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's and women's NCAA basketball teams. It is owned by the city of Corpus Christi and managed by SMG.
In 2007 the arena was the site for a controversial event in the WWE. The same day as the scheduled show, professional wrestler Chris Benoit died. The show was cancelled and fans received a full refund for their tickets. Also, WWE Elimination Chamber 2015 was held here.
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