Wolves Open New Practice Facility in Grand Fashion on Jan. 30
Published on January 25, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves and the Hoffman Estates Park District will hold a grand opening celebration of the Wolves¹ new practice facility and the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Rd., on Sun., Jan. 30, from 3 to 6 p.m.
The facility, which opened its doors in November, underwent a $12.5 million renovation and expansion starting in October 2003 to add two sheets of ice; a new fitness center; party rooms and offices; a pro shop and the Wolves hockey operations office. The Wolves, who will continue to play regular-season and playoff games at the Allstate Arena, will have the option of hosting exhibition games at the facility this fall.
An official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the main lobby. Facility tours will be available every 15 minutes at the front desk, giving visitors a chance to see the entire community center, including the Wolves' state-of-the-art locker room.
Free public skating will be available from 3:15 to 4:50 p.m. Starting at 4 p.m., visitors can skate alongside Wolves players. Fans will also have the opportunity to get autographs from their favorite players and Skates, the team¹s mascot, throughout the event. Figure skating and hockey clinics for adults and children of all ages will also be offered.
For more information on the event, log onto the Wolves¹ website at chicagowolves.com or the Hoffman Estates Park District¹s website at www.heparks.org.
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