The sale of the IceHogs to the Blackhawks came with a price tag of $11.8 million. The Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) started officially accepting bids for the sale in March. RAVE has committed $1 million directly from the sale of the team to the building improvements.

Additionally, a $23 million renovation plan for BMO Center, Rockford’s largest sports arena and entertainment venue, was announced along with a 15-year lease agreement. According to WREX, the renovation would not come from taxpayer money.

More information can be found at www.chicagoblackhawks.com.

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