Ohio State plans new facility for men’s and women’s hockey

On Feb 13, 2023

Ohio State’s expansion of its athletic campus is planning to include both its men’s and women’s hockey teams.

According to the agenda for its meeting Thursday, the Ohio State Board of Trustees is proposing a new ice rink to house both the men’s and women’s hockey teams near the Covelli Center, Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium and the Ty Tucker Tennis Center off Fred Taylor Dr.

Per approval, construction would begin in June 2024 with the facility opening in April 2026.

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The project is set to include team locker rooms, an athletic lounge, team dining and nutrition, support services, offices for the coaching staff and team training, along with an expansion of spectator seating capacity and broadcasting capabilities compared to the OSU Ice Rink where the women’s hockey team plays its home games.

The total budget for the ice rink replacement is still to be determined, while the university confirmed that it is seeking $2.7 million for professional services, including design, for the Ice Rink Replacement project, which will determine the full scope, programming and project cost.

“We appreciate the Board of Trustees considering this proposal allowing us to hire an architect to plan this much-needed facility,” Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said in a statement. “We are looking forward to hiring a firm to help define program components and to design a state-of-the-art complex that will serve our student-athletes and fans.”