SCSU's National Hockey Center Undergoes Major Renovations

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Long-awaited upgrades to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center are underway on the campus of St. Cloud State University.

SCSU is using a $12.9-million grant from the Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement fund to reduce the size of both ice rinks to comply with conference rules, replace the refrigeration system in the rinks, and make other behind-the-scenes upgrades.

JLG Architects is overseeing the project, which is expected to be ready for the SCSU men's and women's upcoming hockey seasons this fall.

The state legislature is responsible for awarding the funds through the HEAPR program to maintain and preserve existing facilities at the seven universities and 26 colleges in the Minnesota State system.

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