Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center

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Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is a sports, entertainment and convention venue located in Flint, Michigan. It opened in 1969.FacilitiesThe main arena of the complex, the largest exhibit hall of complex, features 29280ft2 of space and can accommodate 4,021 for ice hockey and 6,069 for concerts, plus 400 in standing room. The second arena in the complex features 27206ft2 of space. Both arenas are frequently used for trade shows, hockey games and other sports. In addition, the main arena is used for concerts.Initially named the IMA an acronym for the Industrial Mutual Association. Being the second such complex in Flint, MI. named the IMA. The original IMA was torn down and replaced at this new location.The complex was named for Bob Perani, owner of Perani's Hockey World, a sports equipment retailer in Flint. Perani's Hockey World paid for naming rights to the complex. Bob Perani was a goalie for the Flint Generals from 1969 to 1974. His jersey #1 is one of only 5 numbers retired by the team.TenantsCurrentOn January 13, 2015, the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League announced they would be relocated to Flint and will play at Perani Arena, with OHL approval. That team is now known as the Flint Firebirds.In September 2015, the Detroit Waza of the Major Arena Soccer League announced their relocation to Flint. The team will operate as simply "Waza Flo" during the 2015–16 Major Arena Soccer League season.