By Eric Story
Bemidji State University Hockey to Open the B.R.E.C October 15th
Will it be ready?
Published: September 14, 2010
Bemidji, Minn.
The cancelation of an exhibition game October 2 has raised some doubts about the BREC being ready for the Bemidji State men’s and women’s hockey opener October 15.
The game was contingent upon the BREC being ready in time to host the game. “It was just cutting their deadlines to close,” said Brad Folkestad, athletic media relations director for Bemidji State University. The good news is that BREC is currently on schedule for and set to be ready to open on time for the home openers for the men’s and women’s hockey teams. “So far everything is on schedule. It’s going to be tight but we’re planning on having two hockey games there on October 15th,” said Folkestad.
“It has to be finished on time… right?” said Bemidji State student Ashley Commerford when asked about her thoughts any possible delay.
Two nights have been set a side for potential season ticket holders and fans to get sneak peak of the BREC and the men’s hockey team. The first opportunity will be for anyone interested in purchasing season tickets. They will have the chance Oct. 5 to what seats are available for the 2010-11 season.
The second chance will be during Fan Appreciation Night Oct. 7. The BSU men’s team will hold its green and white intrasquad game at 7 p.m. The game is free and open to the public, with a chance to meet the BSU players after the game. “It’s a chance for Beaver hockey fans and people in the community to get their first look at the BREC and 2010-11 Beaver hockey team,” said Folkestad.
According to a press release by Bemidji State, the BREC will seat about 4,500, which includes all 15 suites and the club level. Bemidji State will pay the city of Bemidji $9,500 for every men’s hockey home game. BSU will owe a minimum of $190,000 each year. BSU will have 2,000 square feet of office space, along with 2,000 square feet for a weight room.
BSU will receive 100 percent of ticket sales for university hockey games, along with naming rights for exclusive BSU areas and university apparel.
The city of Bemidji and BSU will share revenues from suites and club seating for hockey games with BSU receiving 90 percent. They will also share revenues from permanent advertising sold by BSU with the city receiving 90 percent. The city is responsible for all maintenance and repair of the events center and arena. BSU is responsible for all game day operation expenses such as the public address announcer, scorekeeper, and security for game days.
According to the Bemidji city counsel, if Bemidji State were to cancel its hockey program anytime during the 20-year lease the university signed with the city for use of the BREC, the school would be responsible for paying an annual fee of $230,000 for the remainder of the lease.
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| Over looking the arena from the pressbox |
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