Elmira hockey arena gets new name

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The hockey arena in Elmira has a new name. The former First Arena will now be known as the LECOM Events Center.

LECOM, or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, has a campus in Elmira.

The arena was originally called the Coach USA Center when it opened in the year 2000 before becoming the First Arena in 2004.

The LECOM Events Center will be painted and getting new signage before the start of the season for the new hockey team, the Elmira Aviators, who will open play in the NAHL on October 4th.

The new deal between LECOM and the Chemung County IDA will run through 2029.