Black Bear Sports Group is committed to strengthening community ice rinks by revitalizing facilities, infrastructure, and programming. We focus on restoring and modernizing arenas so they remain welcoming homes for hockey and skating, and a cornerstone of communities for generations to come.
BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube - Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo, MI)
After the former Wings West facility closed in September 2025 due to a refrigeration system failure, Black Bear Sports Group stepped in to restore operations and preserve a vital hub for the Kalamazoo ice sports community. We are focused on repairing and upgrading critical rink infrastructure while revitalizing the arena as a year-round destination for hockey, skating, and community gathering in Kalamazoo.
BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube - Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo, MI)
Click here to read the press release on the facility’s reopening and new programming in Kalamazoo.
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Holland Ice Arena (Holland, MI)
At Holland Ice Arena, an estimated $200,000 will go toward repairing the dehumidification systems that regulate air quality and protect the building's infrastructure, ensuring a comfortable environment for every skater, coach, and family who walks through the doors. Additional repairs and major upgrades are ongoing.
Holland Ice Arena (Holland, MI)
Click here to read the press release announcing Black Bear Sports Group’s new ownership and reinvestment plans for Holland Ice Arena.
Hudsonville Ice Arena (Hudsonville, MI)
At Hudsonville Ice Arena, an estimated $4 million is being invested in a new ice plant and subfloor work across both sheets. These upgrades address the rink’s core infrastructure and play a critical role in improving ice quality and ensuring the long-term stability of the facility. Additional repairs and major upgrades are ongoing.
Hudsonville Ice Arena (Hudsonville, MI)
Click here to read the press release announcing Black Bear Sports Group’s new ownership and reinvestment plans for Hudsonville Ice Arena.
Printscape Arena (Canonsburg, PA)
At Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA, a $2 million project included installing a new chiller and completing a full concrete floor system replacement, both BBSG-funded capital improvements expected to last 20-25 years.
Printscape Arena (Canonsburg, PA)
Bolton Ice Palace (Bolton, CT)
Black Bear Sports Group reinvested approximately $1 million in a floor system replacement with an expected lifespan of 20 years, helping ensure reliable access to the rink for years to come.
Bolton Ice Palace (Bolton, CT)
