TRIA Rink
{{Short description|Ice hockey arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota}}
{{original research|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = TRIA Rink
| nickname =
| logo_image = TRIA_Rink_logo.png
| image = TRIA Rink.jpg
| pushpin_map = Minnesota#USA
| pushpin_map_caption = Location within Minnesota##Location within the United States
| pushpin_relief = 1
| pushpin_label = TRIA Rink
| location = 400 Wabasha St. N
Saint Paul, Minnesota
| coordinates = {{coord|44|56|50.6|N|93|05|44.9|W|type:landmark_scale:4000|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground = April 2017
| opened = January 10, 2018
| closed =
| demolished =
| owner = City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
| operator = Minnesota Wild
| surface = 200' x 85'
| construction_cost =
| architect =
| former_names =
| tenants = Minnesota Whitecaps (NWHL) (2018–2022)
Hamline Pipers (MIAC) (2018–present)
Minnesota Wild (practice facility)
| seating_capacity = 1,200
| publictransit = Metro Green Line (Central station)
| website = [http://www.triarink.com/ Official website]
}}
TRIA Rink is an ice hockey arena and practice facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is located on the fifth floor of Treasure Island Center, a former Macy’s department store in downtown St. Paul. The arena was constructed as part of a redevelopment effort by the Saint Paul Port Authority who is redeveloping the building. The arena is the practice facility of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League and the former home arena of the Minnesota Whitecaps of the Premier Hockey Federation and Hamline University's hockey program.
History
The building was originally constructed in 1963 as a Dayton's department store. In 2005, Dayton's was renamed Macy's. After the departure of Macy's from the building in 2013, the St. Paul Port Authority purchased the building and partnered with the Minneapolis-based Hempel Properties to convert the former department store into a six-level commercial destination and parking ramp.{{Cite news|url=https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/24/st-pauls-former-macys-shaping-up-as-treasure-island-center-let-the-zambonis-roll/|title=St. Paul's former Macy's shaping up as Treasure Island Center. Let the Zambonis roll!|date=2017-12-25|work=Twin Cities|access-date=2018-08-22|language=en-US}} On December 22, 2016, the Minnesota Wild signed a lease for a rink and practice facility on the roof of the building. The Wild was the first tenant at the new development.{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/wild-sign-lease-for-practice-rink-at-former-macy-s-building-in-st-paul/407951106/|title=Wild signs lease for practice rink at former Macy's building in St. Paul|work=Star Tribune|access-date=2018-08-22}} In April 2017, the ground was broken on the rooftop arena that would serve as a practice facility for the Wild.{{Cite news|url=https://www.twincities.com/2017/04/11/on-the-old-macys-rooftop-they-broke-ground-for-the-new-mn-wild-practice-rink/|title=On the old Macy's rooftop, they 'broke ground' for the new MN Wild practice rink|date=2017-04-11|work=Twin Cities|access-date=2018-08-22|language=en-US}} In early 2017 it was announced that TRIA Orthopedic Center has acquired the naming rights to the rooftop arena.{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/tria-will-sponsor-of-wild-practice-rink-in-downtown-st-paul/414260563/|title=Tria will sponsor Wild practice rink in downtown St. Paul|work=Star Tribune|access-date=2018-08-22}}
TRIA rink opened on January 10, 2018.{{Cite news|url=http://www.mnsportsbizblog.com/2018/02/tria-rink-opening-saturday-old-macys-building/|title=TRIA Rink opening Saturday in old Macy's building - MN Sports Biz Blog|date=2018-02-10|work=MN Sports Biz Blog|access-date=2018-08-22|language=en-US}}
The arena held the 3rd NWHL All-Star Game on February 11, 2018. Later it was announced that the Minnesota Whitecaps would enter the NWHL and that TRIA Rink would serve as the team's home.{{cite web |url=http://www.startribune.com/whitecaps-to-play-their-home-games-at-wild-s-practice-rink/486638491/ |title=Whitecaps to play their home games at Wild's practice rink |work=Star Tribune |date=June 26, 2018}} The arena later served as the venue for the 2019 Isobel Cup Final between the Whitecaps and the Buffalo Beauts. The game won by the Whitecaps.
Layout
The rink is on the fifth floor of the building. Minnesota Wild officials have offices and training space in the basement of the building and use private elevators to get to the rink.
References
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External links
- [https://www.triarink.com/ Official website]
{{Minnesota Wild}}
Category:Ice hockey venues in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Category:National Hockey League practice facilities
Category:Sports venues in Minnesota
Category:Sports venues completed in 2018
Category:Buildings and structures in Saint Paul, Minnesota