Verizon Wireless Center

Not to be confused with SNHU Arena.

Verizon Wireless Center
Tenants

Former names	Mankato Civic Center (1995–1998) Midwest Wireless Center (1998–2007) Alltel Wireless Center (2007–2009)
Location	1 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Coordinates	44°09′58″N 94°00′17″W / 44.166114°N 94.004613°W / 44.166114; -94.004613Coordinates: 44°09′58″N 94°00′17″W / 44.166114°N 94.004613°W / 44.166114; -94.004613
Owner	City of Mankato
Operator	City of Mankato
Capacity	5,280 (ice hockey) 8,200 (concerts)
Surface	200' x 90' (hockey)^[1]
Opened	February 3, 1995
Minnesota State Mavericks (NCAA) (1995–present) Minnesota Purple Rage (IFL) (2000)

The Verizon Wireless Center is a 5,280-seat (8,200 for concerts) multi-purpose arena, in Mankato, Minnesota built in 1995.

It is home to the Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team and hosts musical performances, conventions and other events.

Prior to the building of the arena, Minnesota State Mankato played their home games at All Seasons Arena, built in 1974, which is now their main practice facility.

The arena's naming sponsor is Verizon Wireless, one of America's major wireless phone companies.

Inside the Verizon Wireless Center Ice Arena before a NCAA Division 1 Hockey Game between the Minnesota State Mavericks and the Michigan Tech Huskies men's teams

The Verizon Wireless Center inside before a hockey game event

History

In 1998, locally headquartered phone company Midwest Wireless purchased naming rights to the Civic Center. With Alltel's acquisition of Midwest Wireless, the facility's name was officially changed in July 2007.^[2] Alltel paid $110,000 per year for naming rights.^[3] The name changed in 2009 after Alltel was purchased by Verizon Wireless.^[4]

The south side of the complex incorporates the restored exterior of the First National Bank of Mankato, a 1913 Prairie School building.

Events

Primarily, the Center hosts hockey games, concerts and conventions.

Notable past events include Disney Live, Jeff Dunham, Monster Jam, TNA Live, WWE Live, Elton John and KISS (band).

References

↑ http://mankatofreepress.com/sports/x312419954/Changes-taking-shape-at-Verizon-Center-hockey-rink?mobRedir=false
↑ Alltel Press Release. Alltel. July 10, 2007. Accessed July 10, 2007. Archived September 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
↑ Linehan, Dan (2007-06-25). "Civic center to be Alltel Center". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2011-08-04.
↑ "Alltel Center to get name change". Mankato Free Press. 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2011-08-04.

External links

Verizon Wireless Center - official site
seating chart

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Athletics	Minnesota State Mavericks Men's Hockey Women's Hockey Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Campus Facilities	Minnesota State University Campus Blakeslee Stadium Verizon Wireless Center All Seasons Arena

University Culture	Stomper the Maverick The Minnesota State Rouser The Minnesota State Hymn Minnesota State University Marching Band

Other	KMSU Campus Radio Coach (TV Series) Minnesota Vikings Summer Camp

Minnesota State – established in 1868

Links to related articles

Western Collegiate Hockey Association men's ice hockey

Teams	Alabama–Huntsville Chargers Alaska Nanooks Alaska–Anchorage Seawolves Bemidji State Beavers Bowling Green Falcons Ferris State Bulldogs Lake Superior State Lakers Michigan Tech Huskies Minnesota State Mavericks Northern Michigan Wildcats

Venues	Propst Arena (Alabama–Huntsville) Carlson Center (Alaska) Sullivan Arena (Alaska–Anchorage) Sanford Center (Bemidji State) BGSU Ice Arena (Bowling Green) Ewigleben Arena (Ferris State) Taffy Abel Arena (Lake Superior State) MacInnes Student Ice Arena (Michigan Tech) Verizon Wireless Center (Minnesota State) Berry Events Center (Northern Michigan)

Championships & awards	Broadmoor Trophy MacNaughton Cup Champions Individual awards

Seasons	1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1959–60 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17

Current arenas in the Indoor Football League

United Conference	Denny Sanford Premier Center (Sioux Falls, SD) Kay Yeager Coliseum (Wichita Falls, TX) Resch Center (Ashwaubenon, WI) U.S. Cellular Center (Cedar Rapids, IA) Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines, IA)

Intense Conference	Budweiser Events Center (Loveland, CO) Eihusen Arena (Grand Island, NE) Maverik Center (West Valley City, UT) Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena (Spokane, WA) Talking Stick Resort Arena (Phoenix, AZ)

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