Renovated Ed Meagher Arena Unveiled

Montreal, November 20, 2013 — Not only are the Concordia Stingers back on home ice after the reopening of the Ed Meagher Arena, they’re now competing on a brand new rink surface that conforms to National Hockey League specifications.

The modernized arena features the latest and most cutting-edge technology on the market today — an eco-friendly carbon dioxide (CO²) ice refrigeration system. The technology, developed in Quebec, means the arena can operate 11 months a year, compared to seven using the former ammonia system.

In addition to a new ice surface and boards, fans will appreciate the new heating system; the burning of natural gas has been replaced by recycled heat generated by the new refrigeration system.

The renovations – made possible by a joint investment of $7.75 million from the Government of Quebec and Concordia — involved an expansion of 2,500 sq. ft.  The new space boasts larger changing rooms, an equipment storage room, and two new changing rooms for soccer and rugby players.

Other renovations include window replacements and a new ventilation and dehumidification system.

About the Ed Meagher Arena and its athletes

The Ed Meagher Arena plays host to approximately 40 Stingers men's and women's hockey games a year. The Concordia hockey players proudly represent the university at an elite level competing against some of the best teams in North America.

Over the years, many talented athletes -- including Olympians and NHLers -- have developed their skills as members of the Stingers or its founding institutions’ teams. These include Cammi Granato (Hockey Hall of Fame inductee), Caroline Ouellette, Karyn Bye, Cecilia Anderson, Therese Brisson, Delany Collins, Jim Corsi, Larry Carrière, and Bob Berry.

About Ed Meagher

From student, athlete, teacher and coach to administrator, alumni director and friend, Ed Meagher wore a wide variety of hats during his 55-year relationship with Loyola College, one of Concordia’s two founding institutions. He was the founder of the Ed Meagher Sports Tournament that draws more than 700 student-athletes annually. On January 28, 2000, the rink was renamed the Ed Meagher Arena at the opening ceremony of the 30th annual Ed Meagher Sports Tournament.