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M-series
Reciprocating Compressor
The most efficient solution
for ice rinks
• 15% energy savings
• Lower running costs
• Minimal oil carryover
• Improved ice quality
Visit Mayekawa at
NARCE 2026 Booth #403 NARCE 2026
of Fame. Free and open to the public
during operating hours, the space
features rotating artifacts, multimedia
storytelling and educational exhibits
that connect visitors of all ages to
the Blackhawks legacy. Additional
hospitality spaces, f lexible lounges,
work-friendly gathering areas for
hockey families and an outdoor
sk yline patio f urther support
the facility's role as a year-round
destination. Elevated dining offerings,
developed in partnership with
Chicago-based One Off Hospitality,
include Rocky's Table & Tap and
Raise the Cup Café—bringing a chef-
driven approach to both full-service
and quick-ser vice experiences
throughout the campus.
Taken together, the expanded
Blackhawks Ice Center ref lects
a purpose-driven approach to rink
development: blending elite training
with grassroots access, honoring
tradition while investing in the
future, and intentionally designing
spaces that bring professional hockey,
amateur development and community
together under one roof. What began
as a practice facility has now evolved
into a multi-sheet, multi-use campus
and events center that supports the
full hockey ecosystem—serving NHL
players, USHL athletes, youth skaters
and fans while strengthening the
Blackhawks long-term commitment
to growing the game across Chicago
and the Midwest. J
13. As one of the two new rinks
added through the expansion,
USG Arena elevates the standard
for modern hockey venues. With
seating for up to 2,000 spectators,
the arena includes a center-hung
scoreboard, video ribbon boards,
NHL-quality lighting and audio,
full broadcast capabilities and
premium party decks that redefine
the fan experience.
14. As the future home of the
United States Hockey League's
(USHL) Chicago Steel, the arena
now becomes a leading destination
for elite hockey.
