Welcome to Saint Thomas Ice Arena Home of the Cadets
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In 2003, a group of STA hockey boosters led by Frank Lang, Gene Nelson, Danny Commers and Les Knoke had the vision of a home sheet of ice for the Cadets. Up until that time the Cadets were vagabonds, renting ice at other schools arenas.
This 1st class facility includes numerous locker rooms, a hospitality room, laundry facilities and an elevator to the stands for handicap access.
An extensive 9,400 square foot dry land training addition has been recently added by MAP South that will transform off ice training.
What started as a dream to build this arena has since resulted in many victories and championships.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Saint Thomas Ice Arena -- Go Cadets!
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Saint Thomas Ice Arena Details:
Location: 950 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Year Built: 2003 with Dry Land training addition in 2017
Capacity: 1,200 seated and 200 standing
Ice Surface Size: 200’ X 85” (NHL size)
Parking: free parking outside facility
Concessions: available in heated lobby
Home Teams: Saint Thomas Academy Cadets, University of St. Thomas Tommies
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