50th Anniversary and Arena Renovation Plans

[mbenecke]

On February 22, the athletic department has decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BGSU hockey program. It will also be senior night.

In the announcement, they mentioned that the plans for the future of the ice arena's renovations will be unveiled at the conclusion of the game. This is VERY exciting news to me, and I'm really looking forward to it.

Also, BGSUHockey.com mentioned on Twitter that we will be wearing throwback uniforms for that game and that they are planning to bring back the organ for that night.

Should be a really fun one. Perhaps we could push this and try to sell the place out?

Let me know your thoughts/predictions below.

[Critical Thinker]

I'll be interested to see what the arena plans are. From the last renderings we saw, I liked the idea of suites up around the south end, but the redone entry looked like a costly piece of junk that will look dated the instant oldly shaped glass boxes fall out of fashion.

As for the throwback jerseys, do we know if these are new, or are they the creme colored ones we've had in recent years?

[mbenecke]

From what I've heard, the creams are retired. These are actual throwbacks of some kind.

I also heard we will have new creams for next year, but we'll see.

[It's the Journey...]

The organ should be at EVERY game. We rely too much on a DJ at our athletic events. We have a great marching band and athletic band. They should be the primary music at as many games as possible.

[TommyG]

Wonder if they’ll be adding a bigger 3rd place trophy case for display at the arena.

[unfalconbelievable]

Wonder if they’ll be adding a bigger 3rd place trophy case for display at the arena.

You must have access to more of the campus then some of us, would you be able tell us where these 3rd place trophies are located so we can visit where another one would be going that you keep referencing.

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

Wonder if they’ll be adding a bigger 3rd place trophy case for display at the arena.

You must have access to more of the campus then some of us, would you be able tell us where these 3rd place trophies are located so we can visit where another one would be going that you keep referencing.

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[BillyLP]

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+1

[unfalconbelievable]

Fair enough, understand 1000%. No explanation needed.

Stay positive and Go Falcons.

[AZIce]

From a guy who remembers when the North end couldn't be changed because then President Moore would lose his indoor tennis court...yes that was a real thing.

To being in school when the North end was finally added.

Anything they can do to bring the place forward and give it a facelift is great. I don't think a new facility is feasible anytime soon, so I'll take what we can get done.

[TommyG]

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+1

+2

[jbakerifm]

Was really hoping they could expand the small ice to a full sheet. From a community perspective that would be way more valuable than suites. We were in Oxford last weekend for a tournament. Setting aside their fancy barn (who cares) I realized what an asset being able to host tournaments in BG would be. I also wonder what boost we would get in the older youth hockey and high school numbers if they didn't have to practice so late at night.

[BGDrew]

Things can always change, but last I heard is the renovations will be phased. The first phase is the suites and club seating in the south end. There’s already an anchor gift so that should be getting underway relatively soon.

The next phase would be a new lobby, concourse, and press box. The final phase would be a training center which would include another sheet of ice. These two phases are all dependent on how much money is raised.

[mbenecke]

Things can always change, but last I heard is the renovations will be phased. The first phase is the suites and club seating in the south end. There’s already an anchor gift so that should be getting underway relatively soon.

The next phase would be a new lobby, concourse, and press box. The final phase would be a training center which would include another sheet of ice. These two phases are all dependent on how much money is raised.

Drew,

If it gets underway soon, should we expect it to potentially be finished by the start of next season? I have no real concept of how long this type of stuff would take, and I'm obviously pretty excited for the "finished product" after phase 1.

[pdt1081]

Drew,

If it gets underway soon, should we expect it to potentially be finished by the start of next season? I have no real concept of how long this type of stuff would take, and I'm obviously pretty excited for the "finished product" after phase 1.

Depending on the depth of detail, I would expect construction bids returned and awarded within a month for that to happen. Ordering materials for the job will take a bit of time as everywhere is busy right now. I would guess you're looking at about 4 months for construction.