- Aug 5, 2011
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Pretty big news. Lack of a dedicated practice facility has been a thorn in the organization's side for many years.
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Leipold:
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SAINT PAUL -- The partners of Go Wild, LLC, the joint venture between Hempel Companies and the Saint Paul Port Authority, today announced that the Minnesota Wild has executed a lease for a practice facility at Wabasha Center in downtown Saint Paul.
The project, which will include an NHL-standard ice rink that the Minnesota Wild will use as its practice facility, also will be open to area teams, figure skaters and groups for ice rental.
The Saint Paul Port Authority began the redevelopment efforts of Wabasha Center in 2014.
The property originally was built in 1963 by Dayton's and occupies 2.25 acres with 529,053 sq. ft. building space.
The expected completion of the project is in fall of 2017.
Leipold:
"A dedicated practice facility is a critical component to our team's success, and will play a significant role in revitalizing an important asset in our city while also helping to grow the great sport of hockey. I'd like to thank Mayor Chris Coleman, the Saint Paul Port Authority, and Hempel Companies for their leadership, dedication and creative vision towards making this project a reality."
