Peoria Prancers
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| Founded | 1982 |
| Home ice | Carver Arena |
| Based in | Peoria, Illinois |
| Colors | blue and red |
| League | International Hockey League |
The Peoria Prancers were an ice hockey team in the International Hockey League. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.
In 1983, Peoria Prancer Paul Fenton won the Ken McKenzie Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding American born rookie, playing in the International Hockey League.
- Seasons: 1982-1984
- Arena: Carver Arena (capacity 9,919)
- Uniform colors: blue and red
- Logo design: A stylized deer
- General Manager: Ken Wilson
- Farm Team: Danville Dashers
[edit] History
- The market was previously served by: Peoria Blades of the CnHL (1972–1982)
- The franchise became known as: Peoria Rivermen (1984–1996)
