Ed Robson Arena

The Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado is a 3,400-seat ice hockey arena on the campus of Colorado College. The arena opened on September 18 2021.[1]

Ed Robson Arena
Location820 N Nevada Ave,
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
Coordinates38°50′47″N 104°49′17″W
OwnerColorado College
OperatorColorado College
Capacity3,407
Surface200' x 85' (hockey)
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 15, 2020
OpenedSeptember 18, 2021
Construction cost$52 million (estimate)
ArchitectJLG Architects www.jlgarchitects.com
Tenants
Colorado College Tigers ice hockey (2021–)

History

Plans for a school-run area date as far back as 2008 in the Colorado College Long Range Development Plan.[2] At the time of planning, the Robson arena would be the second smallest facility in the NCHC, ahead of just the Goggin Ice Center. Colorado College justified this decision due to both the small undergraduate size of the college (approximately 2,000) and the average actual attendance of Tiger games (about 2,800).

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the arena was opened ahead of schedule in mid-September 2021. It succeeded the Broadmoor World Arena as the home for the Colorado College Tigers ice hockey team and became the first on-campus home for the program after 82 years of operation.

Namesake

Edward J. Robson is a 1954 graduate of Colorado College and played three years of varsity ice hockey. He is Chairman and CEO of his own real estate company, Robson Resort Communities.[3]

References

  1. "New Ed Robson Arena on Colorado College campus officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony". USCHO.com. September 18, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  2. "Ed Robson Arena -- Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). Colorado College. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  3. "Edward J. Robson". theorg.com. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
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