Nelson Center

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Nelson Center is a hockey rink in Springfield, Illinois, home of the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL, Tier II junior). It seats 2,100 for hockey. That makes it the 21st-largest rink in USHL/NAHL.

The closest NHL rink is Enterprise Center in St. Louis, about 86 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Springfield, Illinois
Home of
Springfield Jr. Blues (USHL/NAHL)
League
NAHL · Midwest Division
Capacity
2,100
Size rank in USHL/NAHL
21st of 31

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Rinks near Nelson Center10

  1. 1ECHLGrossinger Motors Arena — Bloomington Bison (Bloomington, Illinois)60 mi
  2. 2SPHL/FPHLCarver Arena — Peoria Rivermen (Peoria, Illinois)66 mi
  3. 3NCAACentene Community Ice Center — Lindenwood Lions (Maryland Heights, Missouri)85 mi
  4. 4NHLEnterprise Center — St. Louis Blues (St. Louis, Missouri)86 mi
  5. 5SPHL/FPHLVibrant Arena at The MARK — Quad City Storm (Moline, Illinois)128 mi
  6. 6SPHL/FPHLFord Center — Evansville Thunderbolts (Evansville, Indiana)165 mi
  7. 7AHLBMO Center — Rockford IceHogs (Rockford, Illinois)175 mi
  8. 8NHLUnited Center — Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago, Illinois)176 mi
  9. 9USHL/NAHLUSG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center — Chicago Steel (Chicago, Illinois)176 mi
  10. 10AHLAllstate Arena — Chicago Wolves (Rosemont, Illinois)180 mi

Questions about Nelson Center

Where do the Springfield Jr. Blues play home games?

The Springfield Jr. Blues play at Nelson Center in Springfield, Illinois.

How many people does Nelson Center hold?

Nelson Center seats 2,100 for hockey.

What other rinks are near Nelson Center?

Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington is about 60 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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