After a groundbreaking ceremony, construction has begun on Classic Center Arena, the new 8,500-capacity Athens (GA) facility set for concerts, events, the UGA Ice Dawgs and a new ECHL team. (more…)
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Bringing the outdoors in at Ed Robson Arena
The opening of Ed Robson Arena this month marked a significant milestone for Colorado College. Not only will the arena be the hockey program’s first on-campus home, but it will serve as a new venue that was designed with its Colorado Springs surroundings in mind. (more…)
College programs adjusting to COVID-19 realities: no fans in the stands
With COVID-19 pandemic rates continuing to rise, college basketball and hockey programs are looking at a 2020-2021 NCAA season with no fans in the stands, in another financial blow to beleaguered budgets. (more…)
Ivy League cancels winter sports
The Ivy League has canceled athletics competition in winter sports for the 2020-21 season and will not make up postponed fall sports in the spring as well, becoming the first Division I conference to scrap winter play due to the pandemic. (more…)
New Arizona State arena approved by ASU committee
A new $115-million, 5,000-capacity Arizona State arena has been approved by the university’s Board of Regents’ Finance, Capital and Resources Committee, clearing the way for final approval next week. (more…)
UW men’s hockey downsizes to LaBahn Arena
In a cost-cutting move, the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team will play its home games at the smaller LaBahn Arena and not at its usual home, the Kohl Center. (more…)
Fiserv Forum Lands Holiday Face-Off, a College Hockey Tournament
Plans have been announced for December’s inaugural Holiday Face-Off at Fiserv Forum, bringing a men’s college hockey tournament to the home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. (more…)
Plans for New Sacred Heart University Arena Unveiled
A new Sacred Heart University arena is set for 2022, as the Division I school in Fairfield, CT unveils plans for a $60-million facility seating almost 4,000 fans. (more…)
New Georgia Ice Dawgs Arena in the Works
A new arena in Athens that would host the Georgia Ice Dawgs is in the works, as it was one of the projects included in a recently approved initiative. (more…)
Las Vegas Planning Frozen Four Pitch
With a case that includes experience in hosting large events and the use of T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas is planning a pitch to host a future Frozen Four. (more…)
New for 2020: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
The Mankato Civic Center has been renamed Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, the result of a five-year partnership with the City of Mankato. The agreement is effective January 1. (more…)
Robson Arena Earns Colorado Springs City Council Approval
Colorado College has taken a major step toward completing hockey’s Robson Arena, as the planned venue received Colorado Springs City Council approval Tuesday. (more…)
