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USICERINKS.COM SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER.2017 / 17 I IN THE NOVEMBER OF 1924, THE BOSTON BRUINS became the first team in the United States to join the National Hockey League. Iconic defenseman Bobby Orr enchanted fans over the late 1960s and 1970s, claiming record after record. Nearly a century after the Bruins began, there's no question that Boston hockey enthusiasts have a unique camaraderie with one another. Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, Massachusetts—a neighborhood just outside of Boston—ties that camaraderie thread even tighter than a laced-up hockey skate. Opened in September of 2016, the official practice facility for the six-time Stanley Cup winners, and home to the National Women's Hockey League's Boston Pride, makes connecting with the hometown team and its heroes even easier. "There's nothing like a group of Boston fans," says Marissa Marwell, facility manager for Rink Management Services Corporation at Warrior Ice Arena. "You know, they stay true to their teams through thick and thin." Connecting with the community The single-sheet arena gets its name after Warrior Sports, which is owned by New Balance, the parent company that operates the arena. The 550-seat facility is a part of a larger development that was constructed by New Balance, including shops and a hotel, in addition to the practice facility. Breaking ground in 2014, Bruins owners and constituents wanted to make drastic changes from their former home, Ristuccia Ice Arena. A classic, old- school barn, Ristuccia was dark and drab. At Warrior Ice Arena, the entire north side of the building is all glass, allowing teams and spectators to enjoy the bright space and forget the old haunt of Ristuccia. Warrior Ice Arena offers an updated home for a wide range of teams in Boston

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