Ewigleben Arena

 

Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena
Location	Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI 49307
Coordinates	43.67915°N 85.48515°W / 43.67915; -85.48515
Opened	1976
Owner	Ferris State University
Operator	Ferris State University
Surface	200' x 85'(hockey)
Capacity	2,493 (hockey)
Tenants
Ferris State Bulldogs (ice hockey)

The Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena (pronounced A-VUH-glabe-in) is a 2,493-seat hockey arena in Big Rapids, Michigan. It is home to the Ferris State University Bulldogs ice hockey team of the CCHA. The building is attached the FSU Sports Complex, which also includes Wink Arena, a volleyball court, a studio ice rink, offices, concessions and meeting space. The Ice Arena also hosts the local high school and junior hockey programs. The arena is named for Dr. Robert L. Ewigleben, the former school president who was responsible for the building of the arena as well as the inception of Division I ice hockey at the school in 1979.

Its infamous student section is known as the "Dawg Pound," which has been known to find out the names of opposing goalies' mothers, which is used in a "colorful" chant.

In March 2008, the Ferris State Board of Trustees approved a $3.3 million renovation project for the arena, which will include a new playing surface, new boards and upgrades to the locker rooms. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by September, 2008.

Hockey greats that have played at Ewigleben include:

-Keith Jones -Mike Knuble -Marty Turco -Steve Shields -Rod Brind'Amour -David Booth -Anson Carter -Michael Cammalleri -Shawn Horcoff -Ryan Miller -Brendan Morrison -Dan Boyle -Joe Corvo -Glenn Healy -Brian Rolston -Doug Weight -John Madden -George McPhee (Washington Capitals GM) -Dan Bylsma (Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach) -Red Berenson -Chris Kunitz (of course) -Mark Letestu -Rob Blake -Jack Johnson -John Michael-Liles

External links

Media related to Ewigleben Arena at Wikimedia Commons

• Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena from the 2005-06 FSU Hockey Yearbook