Peoria Rivermen

Peoria Rivermen owner and CEO Bart Rogers says the pro hockey team’s new five-year lease extension at Carver Arena affirms their commitment to the River City and allows the franchise to continue to thrive.

The hockey team and Peoria Civic Center announced the deal in a joint news release on Tuesday. This follows more than a year of doubts over the team's long-term future at the downtown venue it's called home for decades.

As the Peoria Civic Center boasts the two best fiscal years in nearly two decades, general manager Rik Edgar acknowledges some challenges lie ahead.

A new ice plant is officially coming to the Peoria Civic Center to replace Carver Arena’s current outdated system.

Even though it’s officially the off season for Rivermen hockey and Bradley basketball, there’s still a lot of action this summer at the Peoria Civic Center.

The Peoria Rivermen are champions of The SPHL for the second time in three years.

The Peoria Civic Center continues to work on upgrades and renovations throughout the venue, a little more than a year since the city approved a $20 million funding plan for capital improvements.

The minor league hockey team and Peoria Civic Center Authority have agreed to extend the current lease through the 2024-25 season.

Peoria Civic Center general manager Rik Edgar says impressive seasons by Carver Arena's two primary sports tenants combined with strong concert sales for a run of successful months.

The Peoria Civic Center Authority and the Peoria Rivermen on Friday jointly announced the team will return for the 2023-24 season, with a renewal option for 2024-25.