Louis J. Tullio Arena
 
|
|
| Former names | Erie Civic Center (1983–2008) Louis J. Tullio Arena (2008–2012) |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 French Street |
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 42°7′41″N 80°4′51″W / 42.12806°N 80.08083°WCoordinates: 42°7′41″N 80°4′51″W / 42.12806°N 80.08083°W |
| Owner | Erie County Convention Center Authority |
| Operator | Erie County Convention Center Authority |
| Capacity | 6,833 (Hockey) 6,562 (Indoor football) 6,754 (Basketball) 9,000 (Concert) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | September 1981 |
| Opened | June 7, 1983 |
| Renovated | Dec 2011 - Sept 2013 |
| Construction cost | $9.3 million |
| Architect | Heidt, Evans & Salata (original) Sink Combs Dethlefs (renovation) |
| Tenants | |
|
Erie Golden Blades (ACHL) (1983–1987) Erie Panthers (ECHL) (1988–1996) Erie Wave (WBL) (1990–1992) Erie Otters (OHL) (1996–present) Erie Freeze (AIFA) (2005–2007) Erie Explosion (CIFL) (2008–2015) Erie BayHawks (NBA D-League) (2008–present) Lake Erie Eagles (NCPHL) (2016–present) |
|
Erie Insurance Arena (originally known as Erie Civic Center and later, Louis J. Tullio Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the downtown area of Erie, Pennsylvania. It is home to the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League, the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League, and the Lake Erie Eagles of the National College Prospects Hockey League. It was built in 1983 as part of the Louis J. Tullio Plaza, which also includes the Warner Theatre and UPMC Park - all of which are administered by the Erie County Convention Center Authority. The arena is named for the Erie Insurance Group, which purchased the naming rights in May 2012.
Erie Insurance Arena was built for $9.3 million in 1983. It opened in June 1983 with a Beach Boys concert. Since then, it has hosted entertainers including Elton John, Rod Stewart, Cher, KISS, Barry Manilow, Alan Jackson, and Alice Cooper. Erie Insurance Arena has also featured Disney on Ice, World Wrestling Entertainment, Impact Wrestling, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
...
Wikipedia