UConn Approves Plans For New 2,500-Seat Ice Hockey Arena

[Carnac]

The UConn Board of Trustees took a step toward the construction of a new ice hockey arena on campus Wednesday, approving plans for the facility.

The arena will seat 2,500 and be located adjacent to and connected to the Freitas Ice Forum. Hockey East requires that schools have an arena to play in on campus.

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The UConn Board of Trustees took a step toward the construction of a new ice hockey arena on campus Wednesday, approving plans for the facility.

The arena will seat 2,500 and be located adjacent to and connected to the Freitas Ice Forum. Hockey East requires that schools have an arena to play in on campus.

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Before anyone asks:

UConn also submitted a request to the conference to allow for 2,500 seats instead of 4,000, which was approved in September.

I hope they build it to allow for future expansion if it doesn't add prohibitively more expense.

 

[EricLA]

Glad to see that. Given the economic reality of the state, it's nice to see them coming up with the necessary funds for this. I'd love to see Gampel expanded, but realize that's probably next to impossible, so I'd love to see them renovate the inside. Add more seats, get rid of the concrete benches, etc etc.