John MacInnes Ice Arena
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| Location | Michigan Tech Univ. Houghton, MI 49931 |
| Opened | January 14, 1972 |
| Owner | Michigan Tech Univ. |
| Operator | Michigan Tech Univ. |
| Surface | 200' x 85' (hockey) |
| Construction cost | $2.6 million |
| Former names | Student Ice Arena |
| Tenants | Michigan Tech Huskies (Ice Hockey) |
| Capacity | 4,200 |
John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena is a 4,200-seat hockey arena in Houghton, Michigan. It is home to the Michigan Technological University Huskies ice hockey team. It is named for John J. MacInnes, head coach of the Huskies from 1956 to 1983, who was one of the most successful coach in the history of college hockey with a record of 555-295-39. In 2008, the original wooden seats were replaced with plastic seats. [1]
[edit] Traditions
The John MacInnes Student Ice Arena is home to many traditions. The oldest and by far the most well known is the Copper Country Anthem. The tradition was started as and insult to Polka music that was popular at the time. The song Blue Skirt Waltz was taken and slowed down as a bastardization of the song, people raised from their seats and began to sway. From then on, the Copper Country Anthem was played and people continue to stand and sway during the second intermission. Also the Huskies Pep Band plays "In Heaven There Is No Beer" in which many extra verses have been added over the years. Including references to snow, referees, sex, and marijuana. The student section, Mitch's Misfits, known to be some of the best fans of College hockey, stand throughout the game in support of the team.
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