Black Bear invested in significant capital improvements after acquiring the rink in 2016.  Key improvements included:

• Replaced arena lights with brighter, energy efficient lighting
• Refurbished all team locker rooms, public bathrooms and bleachers
• Installed a reflective "Low-E" ceiling to improve efficiency and aesthetics of the arena 
• Applied a much-needed coat of fresh paint to interior halls and locker rooms
• Replaced broken HVAC units and repaired parking lots and sidewalks