Earlier this week, Eleven Warriors reported that a plan to construct a new facility for Ohio State's men's and women's hockey teams would be presented before the university's Board of Trustees, among several other topics.
According to Aaron Portzline, who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic, the Board of Trustees approved the plan on Thursday.
Ohio State's board of trustees today approved a $2.7 million plan for professional services and design of a new ice rink on campus.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) February 16, 2023
Project schedule:
Design: April 2023 to 2024
Construction approval: May 2024
Construction: June 2024 to March 2026
Facility opens: April 2026
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No word yet on final cost of the rink, which will be built just north of the Covelli Wrestling Center off Fred Taylor Dr.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) February 16, 2023
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Per the athletic department's proposal to the Board, the new facility will include team locker rooms, an athlete lounge, a dining and nutrition area, support services for the men’s and women’s hockey teams, offices for their coaches and training facilities along with expanded seating capacity and broadcasting capabilities over the current OSU Ice Rink.
Construction of the facility will begin in 2024, with a targeted opening of April 2026.
