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Kalamazoo ice sports groups unite to support new Wings West arena ownership, launch feasibility study for future growth
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several Kalamazoo-area ice sports organizations and businesses are coming together to support the Wings West arena’s new ownership and partnering with Discover Kalamazoo to evaluate the region’s long-term ice facility needs. The facility, previously operated by Stadium Management Corporation (SMC), abruptly shut down in September after a failure at the ice plant, the company […]
Utah Mammoth Star Logan Cooley Recalls Fond Memories At Hometown Youth Hockey Rink
The former Rostraver Ice Garden may have a new name, but it remains a special place to Utah Mammoth forward Logan Cooley. The 60-year-old ice hockey arena, located in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, is now named the cfsbank Event Center and it’s the rink where Cooley developed his love for the game. […]
Shuttered Kalamazoo County ice rink to reopen in 2026-27 under new ownership
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Those worried about the likelihood of Kalamazoo turning into an ice desert in the next couple years can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Two major announcements took place Tuesday, Oct. 7. The first is that an affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group has taken over the recently-closed Wings West and will reopen […]
New operators say Wings West ice rink complex will reopen for 2026-27 season
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Wings West, a popular indoor ice rink complex near Kalamazoo that was shuttered last month, is being taken over by a Maryland-based company that promised to have it back open for the 2026-2027 season. Black Bear Sports Group, which owns and operates dozens of ice arenas across the country, said […]
Black Bear Sports Group to Reopen Wings West Ice Facility, Preserving Local Ice Sports Hub for Kalamazoo Community
Summary: An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group is taking over operation of Wings West Ice Facility in Kalamazoo, with plans to address the refrigeration system failure that forced its closure on September 12, 2025. The transition ensures hundreds of local athletes and families will have continued access to the ice, with repairs and upgrades […]
cfsbank Event Center Celebrates Mon Valley Thunder Youth Hockey “Logan Cooley Night”
CFSBANK EVENT CENTER CELEBRATES MON VALLEY THUNDER YOUTH HOCKEY “LOGAN COOLEY NIGHT” Belle Vernon, PA – Thursday, August 21 was “Logan Cooley Night” at cfsbank Event Center as the Mon Valley Thunder Youth Hockey Club paid tribute to Logan Cooley who now plays in the National Hockey League for the Utah Mammoth. Logan got his […]
