and white. Sports First Arena is mostly known for the Elmira Jackals ice hockey team that competed in the ECHL and the United Hockey League between 2000 and 2017. First Arena has also hosted many other sporting events such as basketball, X-treme Ice Racing, and pro wrestling from WWE and TNA Wrestling. In 2018, the minor professional Elmira Enforcers began play as a member of the Federal Hockey League. The team was owned by Elmira Pioneers co-owner Robbie Nichols, who also had the option to purchase the arena. A dispute between the county and Nichols forced the team to disband in 2020, leaving the arena to sit empty until TDSE agreed to a lease in 2021. Entertainment The arena also hosts musical acts, family productions, and many other large entertainment performances such as concerts and circuses. The following is a partial list of notable concerts and other entertainment events that have taken place at First Arena: November 20, 2000 – Moody Blues December 18, 2001 – Kenny Rogers Christmas Show April 2002 – UHL finals: Elmira Jackals vs. Muskegon Fury November 9, 2002 – Bob Dylan April 2004 – UHL finals: Elmira Jackals vs. Muskegon Fury April 8, 2004 – Godsmack, Ill Niño & Dropbox December 17, 2005 – Fall Brawl Tour: Staind, P.O.D., Taproot & Flyleaf January 2006 – Dora The Explorer March 2006 – NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament October 19, 2006 – Dierks Bentley along with Miranda Lambert December 22, – Kenny Rogers Concert January – Labatt All-Star Challenge March 8, 2008 – Larry the Cable Guy April 18, 2008 – Larry The Cable Guy December 13, 2008 – Vince Gill & Amy Grant Christmas January 16, 2009 – Bill Engvall October 24, 2009 – Lamb of God, GWAR & Job for a Cowboy October 27, 2009 – Willie Nelson December 12, 2009 – Kenny Rogers April 15, 2010 – Three Days Grace, Chevelle, & Adelita's Way October 17, 2013 – Air Supply September 2022 - Justin Moore References External links Official website Indoor arenas in New York (state) Indoor ice hockey venues in New York (state) Sports venues in New York (state) Sports venues in Chemung County, New York Buildings and structures in Elmira, New York 2000 establishments in New York (state) Sports venues completed in 2000