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Posted on 4/3/14 at 2:39 pm to Prof
Posted on 4/3/14 at 2:39 pm to Prof
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I don't know about other places but it would be easy for the Ice Vols to be elevated to Varsity. We have both TBA and the Civic Coliseum and TBA could be used in a pinch/scheduling conflict
TBA couldn't be made into an ice rink. The underground stuff has to be built beforehand, and dimensions are probably off. SLU just built a basketball arena that looks like it would be perfect for hockey but it can't be turned into a rink, I've heard that even with an expensive renovation it couldn't be done.
Knoxville would need another rink.
And it's not just simply elevating to varsity, the club team would remain just as they are, a totally new program would be started with new people.
This post was edited on 4/3/14 at 2:40 pm
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Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:08 pm to Sleeping Tiger
Why would we need another? We already have the Coliseum which is used by both the Ice Vols and Ice Bears? The Coliseum is basically on campus - within spitting distance.
As for TBA I'm not sure the Coliseum is way older yet it houses hockey. But we also have the Icearium and other facilities.
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The IceArium is now our main facility:
As for TBA I'm not sure the Coliseum is way older yet it houses hockey. But we also have the Icearium and other facilities.
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The IceArium is now our main facility:
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The IceArium at Cool Sports Complex Tennessee Hockey headed west in 2003 with the construction of the IceArium in the Farragut community of West Knox County, a multimillion dollar first-class venue. The IceArium is a 50,000 square foot multipurpose ice facility located in western Knox County. Aside from serving as a home for the Tennessee Ice Vols, the IceArium offers a variety of activities for Knoxvillians including public skating, skating classes, curling, broomball, and figure skating, as well as hosting Knoxville Youth Hockey, High School Hockey, Men’s League Hockey, and numerous select camps and hockey skills camps. Completed in 2002, the IceArium’s main rink area features a climate-controlled NHL regulation-size rink (200' X 85'), four locker rooms, 3 hospitality areas, a full-service pro shop, and a spacious concessions area featuring a variety of foods and beverages for our fans. The IceArium is also one of the few rinks in the country to have a new electric Zamboni, ensuring quieter intermissions and healthier air for our spectators.
This post was edited on 4/3/14 at 3:12 pm
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