Penn State Ice Pavilion
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The Penn State Ice Pavilion is an 1,350-seat ice arena on the campus of The Pennsylvania State University
located in University Park, Pennsylvania. The ice arena includes an NHL regulation sized 200' x 85' ice sheet
as well as a 45' x 55' studio ice sheet.
The Ice Pavilion is home to the Penn State Nittany Lions men's
and women's
ice hockey teams, also known as the Icers. The men's team competes at the ACHA Division I
level in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League
; while the women's team competes at ACHA Women's Division I
level in the Eastern Collegiate Women's Hockey League
. PSU also fields a second men's team at the ACHA Division II
level in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association
. The facility is also home to the Penn State Figure Skating Club, hockey and is used local high school and youth hockey, figure skating, broomball Penn State University Physical Education classes, and public skating.
, used for Nittany Lions basketball.
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
located in University Park, Pennsylvania. The ice arena includes an NHL regulation sized 200' x 85' ice sheet
Ice rink
An ice rink is a frozen body of water and/or hardened chemicals where people can skate or play winter sports. Besides recreational ice skating, some of its uses include ice hockey, figure skating and curling as well as exhibitions, contests and ice shows...
as well as a 45' x 55' studio ice sheet.
The Ice Pavilion is home to the Penn State Nittany Lions men's
Penn State Nittany Lions men's ice hockey
The Penn State Nittany Lions men's ice hockey, also known as the Penn State Icers, is a college ice hockey program that represents the Penn State University...
and women's
Penn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockey
The Penn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockey or Penn State Lady Icers is a college ice hockey program that represents the Penn State University. The Nittany Lions hockey program is currently designated as a varsity club sport and competes at the ACHA Division I level and are currently a member...
ice hockey teams, also known as the Icers. The men's team competes at the ACHA Division I
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
level in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League
Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League
The Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League was created in 2007. The league is made up of 5 teams in the Northeast and mid atlantic region of the US. The Teams play at the ACHA Division I level.-Format:...
; while the women's team competes at ACHA Women's Division I
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
level in the Eastern Collegiate Women's Hockey League
Eastern Collegiate Women's Hockey League
Eastern Collegiate Women's Hockey League is an American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I club level hockey-only college athletic conference for women's hockey teams.-Membership:*University of Massachusetts Amherst*University of Rhode Island...
. PSU also fields a second men's team at the ACHA Division II
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
level in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association
Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association
The Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association is an ACHA Division II Southeast Region club hockey league in the east coast of the USA. Division II club hockey is a level just close to the level of ACHA Division I or NCAA Division III levels.-Format:...
. The facility is also home to the Penn State Figure Skating Club, hockey and is used local high school and youth hockey, figure skating, broomball Penn State University Physical Education classes, and public skating.
New Arena
Reports associated with the men's and women's ice hockey teams moving to the NCAA Division I level also include plans for the university to construct an $80 million 5,000-6,000 seat ice arena for the teams. Plans include the Division I teams playing in the current Ice Pavilion for a season until the new (unnamed) arena is complete The planned location for the new building is adjacent to the Bryce Jordan CenterBryce Jordan Center
Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 1995 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It replaced Rec Hall as the home to the Penn State University Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball team, the...
, used for Nittany Lions basketball.