Bridgeport Islanders and Total Mortgage Announce Multi-Year Naming Rights Partnership for Bridgeport Sports and Entertainment Venue
March 7, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bridgeport Islanders and Harbor Yard Sports and Entertainment announced today they have entered into a 10-year naming rights agreement with Milford-based regional home financing leader Total Mortgage. The deal will rename the 10,000-seat sports and entertainment venue in Bridgeport, CT, the home of the New York Islanders' AHL affiliate, as Total Mortgage Arena.
"We're excited to welcome Total Mortgage as our new naming rights partner in Bridgeport," said Jon Ledecky, New York Islanders co-owner. "Total Mortgage is both a leader in the mortgage industry and a dedicated community partner, and we cannot wait to start working with their team and continue providing our fans with the premiere entertainment and experience they deserve."
As the premiere sports and entertainment venue in Southern Connecticut, the newly renamed Total Mortgage Arena will host the 2022 NCAA Women's East Regionals (March 26 & 28), as well as several high-profile artists including Katt Williams (April 15) and J Balvin (May 25). The Total Mortgage Arena will also host the 2023 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Regional. OVG360, operators of Total Mortgage Arena, will make a series of announcements shortly of upcoming events and attractions for Bridgeport.
"This is a transformational partnership for Total Mortgage, and cements our dedication to both the Greater Bridgeport community and the State of Connecticut as a whole," said John Walsh, Founder and Chairman of Total Mortgage. "The Bridgeport community has given us so much support over the past 25 years, and our partnership with OVG and the Islanders organization will open up even more ways for us to give back to the community that has served us so well."
Headquartered in Milford, CT, Total Mortgage is a rapidly growing leader in the mortgage industry, and has ranked as the #1 purchase lender in Connecticut for two consecutive years, according to The Warren Group, an independent real estate and financial insights firm. Total Mortgage has been helping homeowners and home buyers get the financing they need for almost 25 years, and is consistently ranked among the top places to work in Connecticut. They take pride in building through the community and look to do exactly that through this partnership.
"I would like to welcome Total Mortgage and their entire team to the Arena and the City of Bridgeport as the newest member of our growing business community," stated Mayor Joe Ganim. "This is a key partnership and sponsorship of a venue that brings thousands of visitors from the region to enjoy music performances and sporting events. We are thrilled to join this exciting announcement that further signifies Bridgeport's emergence as a premier entertainment hub in Connecticut."
With a commitment from the City of Bridgeport to invest nearly $30 million in the arena, combined with additional investment from the Islanders, the arena will be restored to like-new condition. The Bridgeport Islanders, Harbor Yard Sports and Entertainment, and the City agreed to a 10-year extension of the venue operating agreement in August of 2021. Improvements will include upgrades to core building HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems for elevated safety and comfort for arena patrons. In addition, locker rooms and artist dressing rooms are being refurbished to attract premier entertainment.
"It is an exciting time for the Total Mortgage Arena with the new renovations, a new naming rights partner, and an exciting lineup of live entertainment," said Peter Luukko, Co-Chair, OVG360. "We look forward to working closely with the Islanders, the City of Bridgeport, and Total Mortgage in positioning Bridgeport as a premier entertainment destination."
The transition to Total Mortgage Arena will begin immediately with all signage in place in time for the NCAA Women's Basketball East Regional.
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