If it was not for the economy, this would pretty much be done by now..I was planning on suggesting to RIT that we have the RIT students design how they want the arena to be created.. we have a top of the line design school, so let's use it.. we could have a 1st rated LEED certified hockey arena..I suggest somewhere around 3 to 5,000 seats as it would not be too big but not too small, maybe designed with expansion in mind if the need should arise..if you have not, take a look at Bemidji State's new arena photos... that is something we could do. I also suggest 2nd level corporate/party suites to add new revenue. Keep in mind, we will get a ton of money from the ncaa ($500,000 I think it is) for making it this far in the tournament, possibly more if we win. I would like to see that money pushed aside and applied to the new arena. I also suggest it be either located between the fieldhouse/baseball field so it can be convenient for students to attend or for improved parking, have it next to the practice fields by G lot. While the arena is built, just keep games at the ritter for 1 more year or select games at BCA.
