New Castle rink wins $100,000 ‘Renovate the Rink’ contest

By:
Sunday, March 10, 2019 | 8:43 PM


Hess Ice Rink in New Castle won the inaugural “Renovate the Rink” contest and will receive $100,000 for improvements from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Pittsburgh Commercial Construction.

Hess finished first in an online fan vote at pittsburghpenguins.com in February.

Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg and The Ice Mine in Connellsville were the other finalists.

The money will go toward larger locker rooms, an expanded lobby area, new seating and expanded skate rental.

All three finalists will receive a set of divider boards from The Chemours Company.

Tags:

More High School Hockey

PIHL announces all-star teams
PIHL standings through Dec. 21, 2025
Knoch holds off Burrell in tight hockey game between rivals
PIHL standings through Dec. 14, 2025
Quaker Valley’s Matthias Lezama rises PIHL ranks early in sophomore season