Midco Arena

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Midco Arena
LocationSioux Falls, SD, 57197
Coordinates43°31′19″N 96°44′27″W / 43.5219°N 96.7409°W / 43.5219; -96.7409Coordinates: 43°31′19″N 96°44′27″W / 43.5219°N 96.7409°W / 43.5219; -96.7409
OwnerAugustana University
OperatorAugustana University
Capacity3,000
Surface200' x 85' (hockey)
Construction
Broke groundOctober 5, 2021
Construction cost$40 million (estimate)
Tenants
Augustana University Vikings men's ice hockey (2023–)

The Midco Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a planned 3,000-seat ice hockey arena on the campus of Augustana University. The arena broke ground on October 5, 2021.[1]

History[]

Plans for Augustana University to begin playing varsity ice hockey began as far back as 2018 when the school's athletic department decided to move its programs to the NCAA Division I level.[2] The school formally announced that it was strongly considering adding a men's ice hockey program in the summer of 2021 but, as the school did not have a sufficient rink at their disposal, the goal was only tentative. Less than 4 months later, the school announced they were officially adding the program for the 2023–24 season when they broke ground for the Midco Arena.

Namesake[]

Midco is a regional cable provider for North and South Dakota. The company was one of several organizations and persons to donate money to Augustana University for the purpose of founding their ice hockey program.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Augustana officially announces men's Division I hockey program, new rink with groundbreaking ceremony". USCHO.com. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Augustana officially announces Division I hockey program, to play in Midco Arena starting in 2023-24". Argus Leader. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "Augustana University becomes home to hockey with groundbreaking for $40M Midco Arena". Sioux Falls Business. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.

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