Sacred Heart University (SHU), with the help of JLG Architects, constructed a new world-class collegiate ice arena to be a permanent home for the University’s men’s and women’s hockey, figure skating, and club teams. The new 3,600-seat ice arena is located on the former GE World Headquarters acquired by Sacred Heart in 2015. The design elevates the experience from every point of view — starting with the grand entry plaza. Fans are immersed in a gameday atmosphere unlike any other, including interactive displays, custom lighting, and a continuous seating bowl with a 180-degree view overlooking Merritt Parkway — all through a state-of-the-art smart-glass wall system. Two clubs with feature bars overlook the seating bowl, and premium seating offers luxury suites with fully catered food and beverage amenities. The design continues to celebrate SHU and its athletes through men’s and women’s team spaces featuring personalized custom hockey lockers and a team lounge with integrated branding and lighting to create a unique team atmosphere for both divisions. The team space also features a video review theater, sports medicine suite, and strength training facility — all with the latest technology to make training and coaching more effective and recovery time faster and safer. This project was completed in collaboration with SLAM Collaborative.