About Facility
The Shakopee Ice Arena in Shakopee, Minnesota, stands as a cornerstone of athletic excellence and community engagement in the region. Located in the heart of Shakopee, this state-of-the-art facility offers a dynamic space for ice sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Featuring meticulously maintained ice surfaces and modern amenities, the Shakopee Ice Arena provides an optimal environment for a variety of ice sports, including hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating. The facility boasts multiple rinks, allowing for simultaneous programming and accommodating a wide range of events and activities. With spacious locker rooms, heated seating areas, and a welcoming lobby, the arena ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators alike.
As the home of the Shakopee Sabers hockey teams and various local skating clubs, the Shakopee Ice Arena plays a vital role in supporting the development of young athletes and fostering a love for ice sports within the community. Beyond serving as a venue for organized sports, the arena also offers public skating sessions, skating lessons, and special events, making it a popular destination for residents and visitors alike.
“Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.”
Wayne Gretzky – Legendary Hockey Player
Scope of Work
In a state with over 220 ice rinks, new facilities are becoming more rare. However, this growing south metro community knew the only way to satisfy the demand for ice and community activities was to build a new 2-rink ice arena, new community center, and convert its existing single rink facility into an aquatic center.
Working with an experienced ice arena and community center architectural firm, B32 Engineering Group designed a long-term, energy efficient solution for the ice systems. As with any multi-sheet ice facility, flexibility is key to successful operation. The ammonia-based indirect ice system was designed to maximize flexibility by adding controls for individual ice temperature settings, nighttime setback, etc. The system is designed to make it easier to change between ice and dry floor events and to operate in any combination of these modes.