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Gophers Unveil Renovated Team Area at 3M Arena at Mariucci
9/1/2020 1:52:00 PM | Men's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS – With student-athletes returning to campus, Gopher Athletics has unveiled its recently completed 11,000 square foot renovation project of team areas at 3M Arena at Mariucci including a state-of-the-art training center, a remodeled office suite and a new 'M' Club alumni room.
"We are absolutely thrilled with how this project turned out. Everyone involved did an unbelievable job, and we are so appreciative of the hard work and support that went into this project especially the generosity of Ron Peltier and Bob Eddy," head coach Bob Motzko said. "Many of our current players have seen the space and they are excited to use it. We are also excited to show it off to future and former Gophers when the time allows."
Gopher Athletics partnered with Mortenson Construction and JLG Architects for the project, which was funded entirely through private donations and approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents in 2019.
A frequent collaborator with the University of Minnesota, Mortenson Construction has previously overseen construction of TCF Bank Stadium and the Athletes Village while also contracting on the 11,000 square foot locker room renovation at 3M Arena at Mariucci in 2016. Meanwhile, JLG Architects partnered with the University of Minnesota for a 160,000 square foot expansion of the Recreation Center on campus while also overseeing plans for dozens of sports facilities across the country including U.S. Bank Stadium. Art Partners Group, another frequent partner of Gopher Athletics, was responsible for branding/finishing for the renovation, highlighting Gopher Hockey's rich tradition and history.
The state-of-the-art weight room renovated 6,700 square feet of strength training area on the first floor of 3M Arena at Mariucci, allowing University of Minnesota student-athletes to maximize their potential through strength training and skill development. Included in the project will be the introduction of a new shooting area to be utilized by both hockey programs.
Adjoined to the weight room is a 4,560 square foot space that features the new 'M" Club alumni room as well as the office suite. The area will also serve as a multi-purpose space for the Gopher Hockey program and the department of athletics including recruiting and alumni events, providing a memorable experience and atmosphere to countless visitors to 3M Arena at Mariucci.
"We are absolutely thrilled with how this project turned out. Everyone involved did an unbelievable job, and we are so appreciative of the hard work and support that went into this project especially the generosity of Ron Peltier and Bob Eddy," head coach Bob Motzko said. "Many of our current players have seen the space and they are excited to use it. We are also excited to show it off to future and former Gophers when the time allows."
Gopher Athletics partnered with Mortenson Construction and JLG Architects for the project, which was funded entirely through private donations and approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents in 2019.
A frequent collaborator with the University of Minnesota, Mortenson Construction has previously overseen construction of TCF Bank Stadium and the Athletes Village while also contracting on the 11,000 square foot locker room renovation at 3M Arena at Mariucci in 2016. Meanwhile, JLG Architects partnered with the University of Minnesota for a 160,000 square foot expansion of the Recreation Center on campus while also overseeing plans for dozens of sports facilities across the country including U.S. Bank Stadium. Art Partners Group, another frequent partner of Gopher Athletics, was responsible for branding/finishing for the renovation, highlighting Gopher Hockey's rich tradition and history.
The state-of-the-art weight room renovated 6,700 square feet of strength training area on the first floor of 3M Arena at Mariucci, allowing University of Minnesota student-athletes to maximize their potential through strength training and skill development. Included in the project will be the introduction of a new shooting area to be utilized by both hockey programs.
Adjoined to the weight room is a 4,560 square foot space that features the new 'M" Club alumni room as well as the office suite. The area will also serve as a multi-purpose space for the Gopher Hockey program and the department of athletics including recruiting and alumni events, providing a memorable experience and atmosphere to countless visitors to 3M Arena at Mariucci.
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