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16 / JANUARY.FEBRUARY.2015 RINKMAGAZINE.COM visible from both the first and second levels, above the establishment's 40-foot-long fea- ture bar. Complementary island bars pro- vide patrons with additional seating on both floors, where they can view one of 70 additional HDTVs. The (716) menu features Western New York culinary favorites with an emphasis on locally produced ingredients. Patrons can choose from a selection of 40 beers with 20 on tap, including an extensive collection of craft beers, along with a menu of signature cocktails. Another dining option at HARBORCENTER features hockey his- tory. A one-of-a-kind Tim Hortons Café and Bakeshop pays tribute to the life and career of hockey legend Tim Horton as well as Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo's hockey base from 1940 to 1996. Across the street from Tim Hortons, on the northwest cor- ner of HARBORCENTER, is the former site of The Aud, now redeveloped into his- torically aligned replicas of the Erie Canal. This summer, HARBORCENTER will open a 205-room full-service Marriott Hotel with rooms on levels 8–20. Additional retail storefronts are expected in the com- ing months. "The overall HARBORCENTER vision includes destination, development and impact," said the building's president, John Koelmel. "We are proud to operate a one- of-a-kind complex that serves as a year-round attraction. We aim to become the premier development destination, as we provide world-class training and develop- ment to hockey players and coaches at all levels. And everyday, we work to advance and accelerate the economic growth and impact of new development in downtown Buffalo." J TENANTS: Academy of Hockey, HARBORCENTER Cup Tournament Series, Buffalo Junior Sabres Youth Hockey Organization, Canisius College (Division I), Erie Community College (Division III). 2014 O C T O B E R YEAR OPENED RINK BREAKDOWN ICE RESURFACER: TWO ELECTRIC OLYMPIAS; ONE ELECTRIC EDGER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM: By CIMCO Refrigeration , Continued from page 15 650,000 SQUARE FEET NUMBER OF LOCKER ROOMS 2 200' x 85' NHL-SIZE RINKS TYPES OF RINK FLOOR CONCRETE above the establishment's 40-foot-long fea HARBORCENTER features hockey his- SPECIAL FEATURES: Rinks located on sixth floor. // Spectator views of Buffalo's Canalside redevelopment in concession areas and elevator lobbies. // 5,000-square-foot IMPACT Sports high-performance, off-ice training facility. // IMPACT overlooks Buffalo's Canalside redevelopment. // Innovative classroom and theater space. // Ability to stream all games live online in HD. // 13 ADA-compliant locker rooms, including dedicated rooms for Canisius College and the Buffalo Junior Sabres. // Rapid Shot. // Complex also includes 13,000-square-foot restaurant, Tim Hortons Café and Bakeshop, Marriott Hotel and retail space. // Pedestrian bridge connects the complex to First Niagara Center. Three levels of lighting, including broadcast quality LIGHTING IN ARENA 1,800 SEATING CAPACITY FIRST NIAGARA RINK AT HARBORCENTER RINK 2: 300 and impact," said the building's president, to advance and accelerate the economic SPECIAL FEATURES: Rinks located on sixth floor. Buffalo's Canalside redevelopment in concession includes 13,000-square-foot restaurant, Tim Hortons Café and Bakeshop, Marriott Hotel 13,000-square- foot restaurant PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HARBORCENTER, BILL WIPPERT Featured Rink HARBORCENTER | | Buffalo, N.Y.