The Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena ( ) is a 2,493-seat hockey arena in Big Rapids, Michigan. It is home to the

Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey The Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ferris State University. The Bulldogs are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). They play at Ewigleben Arena i ...

team of the

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. The building is attached the FSU Sports Complex, which also includes Wink Arena, a volleyball court, a studio ice rink, offices, concessions and meeting space. The ice arena also hosts the local high school and Big Rapids area junior hockey association. The arena is named for Dr. Robert L. Ewigleben, the former school president who was responsible for the building of the arena as well as the inception of Division I ice hockey at the school in 1979. Its infamous

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is known as the "Dawg Pound", which has been known to find out the names of opposing goalies' mothers, which is used in a "colorful" chant. Though in recent years their impact has lessened as the team struggles. In March 2008, the Ferris State Board of Trustees approved a $3.3 million renovation project for the arena, which will included a new playing surface, new boards and upgrades to the locker rooms. The renovation was scheduled to be completed by September 2008.

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Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena from the 2005-06 FSU Hockey Yearbook
Indoor arenas in Michigan College ice hockey venues in the United States Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States Sports venues in Michigan Ferris State University Sports venues completed in 1976 1976 establishments in Michigan {{Michigan-stadium-stub