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20 / JULY.AUGUST.2017 USICERINKS.COM town hasn't had an established club, but a regular crew of skaters are now renting ice time year-round. The additions and upgrades haven't only benefited players though. Adjustments have been made to the new facility for fans as well, some however presenting a few unexpected challenges for arena staff. Since the Shakopee Ice Arena opened in January, staff has experienced a few hiccups. Having no heat for patrons or skaters, the old rink was very cold. Therefore, they've needed to tweak the new arena's heating and cooling system more than they're accustomed to. "Just playing with the heat, trying to figure out, OK, what temperature can we get it at to make sure we have proper heating, making sure it doesn't affect the cooling as well," Ciernia says. "I think maybe that was the hardest part about opening the facility." "You know, the contractors have been great," he adds. "So, we're really fortunate." Featured Rink Shakopee Ice Arena | | Shakopee, Minn. PHOTOS: MIKE DEARMOND 2016 DATE OPENED RINK BREAKDOWN 2 200' x 85' NHL-SIZE RINKS December SPECIAL FEATURES: , Electric resurfacers, LED lighting, state- of-the-art sound system, conference room, 6,100-square-foot dryland facility, two ref rooms, two storage rooms for youth hockey, Learn to Skate and figure skating programs. SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 1,235 900 | Rink 1 335 | Rink 2 LOCKER ROOMS TENANTS: Shakopee High School boys and girls hockey teams, Shakopee Youth Hockey Association, Top Dog AAA, figure skating group, Seagate, Learn-to-Skate program REFRIGERATION SYSTEM: Indirect, Ammonia/ Glycol system CONCRETE TYPE OF RINK FLOOR LIGHTING IN ARENA LED WINTER: $207/hr. SUMMER: $107/HR. ICE TIME ICE RESURFACER: 2 ELECTRIC FUN FACT: The Shakopee Ice Arena is a non- emission arena, with all electric resurfacers and LED lighting. 89,000 SQUARE FEET