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PHOTOS: BLACKHAWKS ICE CENTER
The arena features seating for up to 2,000 fans along with NHL-
quality lighting, audio, center-hung scoreboard, video ribbons
and full broadcast capabilities. The venue will serve as the
permanent home of the United States Hockey League's (USHL)
Chicago Steel starting in the 2026-27 season, while supporting
elite amateur competition and marquee hockey events. Enhanced
locker room amenities, premium party decks and upgraded food
and beverage offerings were incorporated to meet the needs of
players, families and fans alike.
Beyond ice surfaces, the expansion was intentionally designed
to create spaces that invite the community to engage with hockey
in new ways. Centennial Hall, located at the heart of the facility,
offers an immersive and interactive tribute to the franchise's 100-
year history and is home to the recently launched Blackhawks Hall
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