Black Bear acquired the arena in 2017 and implemented a significant capital improvement plan including replacement of the existing 26-year-old ice plant with a state-of-the-art refrigeration system that will provide quality ice to its customers for the long-term. Other significant projects include:

• New dehumidification systems
• Cosmetic renovation of the facility including refurbishing locker rooms and lobby areas 
• Improve and expand the free Wi-Fi network for guests 
• Install outdoor LED lighting for customer parking lot and upgrad both rinks to LED lighting 
• Re-pave and re-stripe customer parking lot
• 50+ cosmetic, mechanical, and technology upgrades