ATTENTION MINNESOTA HOCKEY MEMBERS – The Minnesota Hockey Board of Directors today conveyed its official message regarding the SF 2652 “Mighty Ducks” legislation, which provides eight million dollars in a bonding bill to provide a state match to Minnesota’s public ice arenas to defray the cost of replacing the R22 Freon refrigerant:

Minnesota Hockey urges all Minnesota State Senators to support the SF 2652 “Mighty Ducks” legislation which recommends eight million in bonding dollars to assist Minnesota’s community-owned arenas with the replacement of R22 Freon in their refrigeration equipment.

Here in the “State of Hockey,” we have more boys and girls playing hockey in our communities than any other state. The reasons for this are many, but chief among them is the affordability of ice time provided by our community-owned ice arenas and facilities. These venues don’t just serve as the home of hockey games and practices. They are used by figure skaters and recreational skaters as well. Families and friends congregate at these arenas as they become destinations for socializing and supporting the community youth.

After providing so many memories for generations, these facilities need to be supported in these renovations. Minnesota Hockey asks that its more than 65,000 members contact their local representatives to ask that they support the Mighty Ducks bill so many more generations of kids will be able to enjoy what these rinks have to offer.

To call or email your State Senator, go here.

Sincerely, Minnesota Hockey