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NCAA awards the 2024 Men's Ice Hockey Regional to the Centene Community Ice Center

OCT 17 | 2020
Centene Community Ice Center Selected as Host for 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regional



St. Louis Sports Commission, City of Maryland Heights, St. Louis Legacy Ice Foundation, and Spectra will welcome thousands to the region



Maryland Heights, MO (October 16, 2020)—Centene Community Ice Center, which is operated by professional venue management company Spectra, will host the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regional, the NCAA announced Wednesday along with hundreds of other championship sites.



In its winning bid, the collaboration between the St. Louis Sports Commission, Lindenwood University, St. Louis Blues, and Spectra demonstrated the venue’s and the region’s ability to create an outstanding experience for thousands of student-athletes, coaches, fans, media and officials. The group also guaranteed NCAA sport-specific bid specifications, such as providing optimal facilities, ease of travel to the location, and ample lodging.



The announcement was part of 450 host site selections for preliminary rounds and final sites of NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III held from 2022-23 through 2025-26.



“We are so excited to welcome the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regional to St. Louis. The new Centene Community Ice Center will provide an incredible atmosphere for the teams and fans in a perfect hockey setting,” Chris Roseman, Vice President of the St. Louis Sports Commission, said. “We look forward to working with Lindenwood University, the St. Louis Blues, and Spectra to welcome everyone to the Heartland of Hockey.”



The state-of-the-art facility, whose opening in September 2019 marked the conclusion of the $83 million project, features four NHL sized ice sheets, including a covered outdoor rink designed as a multi-purpose venue for concerts, festivals and other events.



Patrick Quinn, Chairman of St. Louis Legacy Ice Foundation, said: “This is exactly the type of major event that we envisioned hosting when designing the Centene Community Ice Center — a place where NCAA athletes would have an energetic, yet intimate fan experience and where they can feed off of the adrenaline of the crowd despite not being in their home arenas.”



Welcoming the NCAA Regional’s will create a boom to the tourism and hospitality industry. With more than 3,800 hundred hotel rooms, Maryland Heights will become a destination for visitors.



“Hosting the 2024 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Regionals is a tremendous opportunity for the Centene Community Ice Center and the City of Maryland Heights,” Maryland Heights Mayor Mike Moeller said. “These games will generate much enthusiasm for hockey in St. Louis, further growing the game and attracting more children and adults to ice sports. Additionally, Regionals will bring many visitors to Maryland Heights, which will help boost our economy and support our hospitality industry.”



Lance Rosenberg, Spectra’s General Manager at Centene Community Ice Center, added: "The Centene Community Ice Center is thrilled to have been selected by the NCAA as host venue for the 2024 Men's Ice Hockey Regionals. Not only does this event showcase the venue's ability to host marquee events, it also allows for all the ancillary festivities that take place around an NCAA tournament to conveniently be under one roof. Most importantly, it will bring economic and tourism gain to the city of Maryland Heights."



In addition to St. Louis, three other cities were also selected as Regional sites in 2024: Springfield, Mass; Providence, R.I.; and Sioux Falls, S.D.



Centene is the practice facility to the St. Louis Blues and home to the Lindenwood University Hockey Program, St. Louis AAA Blues Hockey, St. Louis Lady Cyclones, Total Package Hockey St. Louis, and the St. Louis Blues Alumni Association.



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About Centene Community Ice Center

Open in September of 2019, the Centene Community Ice Center is the official practice facility of the St. Louis Blues (NHL) and home to Lindenwood University’s Ice Hockey programs (NCAA and ACHA), St. Louis AAA Blues, St. Louis Lady Cyclones, Total Package Hockey- St. Louis, St. Louis Blues Alumni Association. The facility features 3 indoor NHL sized ice rinks, 1 covered outdoor ice rink which transforms into the 4,500 seat Saint Louis Music Park during warmer months, 314 Social Restaurant and Bar, Pure Hockey, ESPN Radio Studio, Mercy Rehabilitation, EXOS Gym, and the Bauer Hockey Experience operated by Elite Hockey Facility.



About Spectra

Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com. Follow Spectra on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Centene Community Ice Center

Established 2019

Centene Community Ice Center to host ACHA National Championships in 2022

The 2022 ACHA National Championships will be played from March 10 through March 20, 2022 at the Centene Community Ice Arena in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

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Centene Community Ice Center is OPEN!

Stay up to date with St. Louis County COVID-19 guidelines by visiting www.STLCorona.com

Policies & Procedures:
• All guests will go through a screening process that includes thermal temperature checks. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 degrees will not be granted access inside the CCIC.
• Users must follow current St. Louis County Guidelines which can be found at www.STLCorona.com.
As of September 28, 2020
o User groups under 14 years of age or younger are allowed a max capacity of 50 spectators.
o User groups 14 and older are not allowed spectators inside the rink
o Guests will be allowed inside the Hall of Honor to wait while the athletes participate

COVID-19 ALERT: We have taken enhanced health and safety measures to protect our venue guests. However, there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the CDC, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By entering the venue, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and Venue disclaims any and all liability related thereto.
In accordance with the guidance and recommendations set forth by the CDC and local health officials, we respectfully request that the following guests not enter CCIC:
• Guests who are feeling sick or experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms (including fever, cough and shortness of breath).
• Guests who have been diagnosed with, or believe to have contracted, COVID-19, unless you have had no fever for 72 hours (without use of medicine) and 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
• Guests who have been in contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
• Guests who have traveled internationally in the past 14 days.

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Our next session of Future Draft Picks is less than 2 weeks away and we are pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the Bauer Skills Center, located on the USA Arena Mezzanine. This will give even more ability for growth and development of your young hockey player. Your player will get 3 off ice sessions with the Elite Hockey Training staff to work on passing, shooting, and stickhandling. This program is intended for individuals who are between the ages of 4-9 years old and have either completed Little Blues ‘Continue to Play’ or have participated in their local learn to play hockey program and are ready to take the next step in their hockey development. The program will include 30 minutes of skill development training and 20 minutes of cross ice hockey games. This program will prepare hockey players to make that jump from ‘Learn to Play’ to ‘League Play’. For more information, please contact Brandon Schultz at [email protected]
Monday night is WAHA night! Our Women's Adult Hockey Academy skates tonight at 9:10p on Monday. To register, please visit https://centenecommunityice.maxgalaxy.net/DayCampSelectio... or if you have questions, please contact Rick Trautwein at [email protected]
Congrats to our St. Louis Blues Warrior Scott Diven for earning his Jersey this morning! Thanks to all the Warriors for their service!
We have added an additional adult Open Hockey for this Sunday 5:45p-7:15p. Click Here to register: https://centenecommunityice.maxgalaxy.net/DayCampSelection.aspx?DayCampID=32
Check out this article about our Learn to Skate program throguh the City of Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department! Our October sessions for Learn to Skate are just around the corner. Starting October 20 and October 24, classes are offered for ages 3 to adult. This six week program can cover skating for fun, hockey, figure skating or other specialty classes such as jump and spin and intro to synchro. Cost to participate is $80 for Maryland Heights residents or $90 for non-residents. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yyvlsr4o
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Monday night is WAHA night! Our Women's Adult Hockey Academy skates at 9:10p on Monday. To register, please visit https://centenecommunityice.maxgalaxy.net/DayCampSelectio... or if you have questions, please contact Rick Trautwein at [email protected]
We added an 18+ Open Hockey today from 5:50p-7:20p. Come join us on the ice!
@gretzkyhockeyschool “Hope you have a “Great” day!
Gretzky Hockey School returns this weekend!
No school today? Come join us for public skating @ 12:45pm and 8:00pm. To register for a session, or learn more about our schedule, please visit https://www.centenecommunityicecenter.com/ice-skating/public-skating-1
We have added another Adult Open Hockey Session for this Sunday October 11 at 5:50p-7:20p. To register, https://centenecommunityice.maxgalaxy.net/DayCampSelection.aspx?DayCampID=32
Want to attend this weekends Gretzky Hockey School? Head to our Facebook page for our contest for a free enrollment for one forward/defenseman and one goalie!
Pink Ribbon Girls St. Louis will be hosting their 2020 Ignite the Fight fundraiser at the Saint Louis Music Park / Centene Community Ice Center on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 Ignite the Fight Saturday, October 17th 11:00 am-2:30 pm At the brand-new St. Louis Music Park at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights next to Riverport. The event is approved by the St. Louis County Health Department. It will be outdoor, socially-distanced and masks will be required. At this family-friendly event, there will be designated picnic spots, a presentation about PRG, virtual silent auction, live music Acousik Element sponsored by Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, individual beer tastings by Maryland Height's Brewery Six Mile Bridge Beer, pre-packaged kids activities...and the debut of the Hope in Motion, PRG’s mobile education unit. General Picnic baskets are $100 for 2 people and VIP Picnic Baskets are $200 for 2 people. All picnic baskets include: Dagwood Sandwich (Salami, Ham, Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Ailoi Spread), Pasta Salad, Caprese Salad, Mini Charcuterie with Spreads and Fruit Skewers; (2) 6 Mile Bridge Cranberry Wheat Beers and (2) cans of wine VIP guests will enjoy seating, an open bar and a PRG item. General attendees can bring their own seating (chairs, blanker, etc) and purchase additional alcohol. Outdoor, socially-distanced events not your thing? Order your basket to-go! To purchase picnic baskets: www.STL2020.givesmart.com For more information, please visit: https://www.pinkribbongirls.org/prgstlevents
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It feels like ice skating season! Join us for our public skating sessions this weekend. Click here to pre-register https://centenecommunityice.maxgalaxy.net/DayCampSelectio... • Limited skating capacity to 75 skaters per session. • All guests will need to go through a screening check prior to entering. Any guests with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not receive entry into the facility. • Pre-registration is available at https://centenecommunityice.maxgalaxy.net/BrowseDayCamps.... We highly recommend pre-registering to ensure your skating time. o Pre-registrants will need to check-in at the front desk after going through the screening check. • Skate rental is available. Skates will be disinfected prior to issuing and upon return. • All payments at the Centene Community Ice Center will be cashless. • Skating Rules: o Skaters must socially distance on the ice. Groups of 4 or more will be asked to socially distance. o Recreational skaters must wear face masks/coverings at all times inside the facility and on the ice with the exception of consuming food or beverage. o There will be a designated entrance and exit gate for the ice surface. o Benches and Penalty Boxes remain off limits.
We are proud to be partnering with the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive on Wednesday November 4, 2020. For more information, or to donate, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CenteneICE&cid=siebel&med=email&source=bdc_email&utm_source=siebel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bdc_email&fbclid=IwAR29ClgfgPfZXQ2T7dTBGe-hnMky0WTK-yUDPS3M73mnrmqmD2R7VWgFvfk
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