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The David S. Palmer Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danville, Illinois which has a seating capacity of 4,750 for concerts and 2,350 for sports. It was built in 1980. It was home to the Danville Dashers hockey team from 1981 until 1986. Then to the Danville Wings junior hockey team until 2003 and beginning in 2007 will be home to the Danville Demolition indoor football team, as well as the Danville Pounders of the North Eastern Hockey League. Palmer Arena also is the home for the Eastern Illinois University Ice Hockey Club they have played there from 2004 to current. They are members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association and the Mid America Collegiate Hockey Association Gold Division.
Along with team sports, the David S. Palmer has open ice skating and hosts concerts from time to time.
It is also host to the U.S Figure Skating Basic Skills Program.
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