For the first time, the general public has an insider view of Midco Arena — the on-campus home of Augustana Hockey.
“I’ve heard from so many in our community as they’ve followed the progress of construction and now, we get to share what the end product will look like, so it just brings this first-class facility to life,” Director of Athletics Josh Morton said. “Hockey fans and our student-athletes are going to love Midco Arena.”
Augustana Hockey’s first home weekend will take place on Oct. 14-15, against a Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) opponent to be announced. As part of its full Division I schedule, the Vikings will also play three more contests at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on Nov. 25, and Jan. 5-6.
“We are blessed in Sioux Falls to have a facility like the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center that offers us the opportunity to get off to a great start in our inaugural season,” Morton added. “We appreciate the collaboration we have had with the staff at the PREMIER Center. At the same time, Coach (Garrett) Raboin and I have been strategic about our non-conference schedule, putting as many games as possible later in the year so we can play a majority of our home games in Midco Arena.”
When the puck drops in Midco Arena in mid-January 2024, it will seat nearly 3,100 fans and include a luxury club area, as well as 12 suites. In addition to the 154,000-square-foot arena and amenities for the hockey program, such as a locker and shooting room, the facility will house a strength & conditioning center, a locker room and lounge area for the Viking Soccer team.
The strength & conditioning area is more than 4,400 square feet with a second-level turf area spanning more than 2,800 square feet. In all, Augustana’s strength & conditioning facility will total nearly 7,300 square feet.
As fans enter Midco Arena, they’ll be able to enter The Skol Shop — a one-stop shop to purchase Augustana Hockey and Augustana Athletics apparel.
“We’re officially under a year away from competing in our inaugural season, and with that comes a great amount of anticipation and excitement,” Viking Hockey Head Coach Garrett Raboin said. “We feel we’re in a great place, and our staff continues to work as we look to secure the right pieces needed to build a strong foundation.
“There’s a wow factor in what we’re building on 33rd and Grange, and there are few things better than showing recruits and their families Midco Arena.”
The five contests in the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center will be part of the Augustana Season Ticket Holder Package. Announced in November, there are three steps involved in becoming an Augustana Hockey season ticket holder, including:
- Joining the A-Club
- Enhancing your Viking Priority Points
- Selecting your seats during the virtual seat selection in July 2023
All Augustana Hockey season tickets will be tied to an Augustana A-Club membership. The A-Club is the annual fundraising arm for Viking Athletics. The financial support of its members allows Augustana to provide the opportunity for life-changing experiences for student-athletes in the classroom, competition and the community. Priority, location and number of seats available for purchase will be based on membership level and Viking Priority Points. For more information on the Augustana A-Club, visit GoAugie.com/AClub.
The Vikings will announce the remainder of its non-conference schedule this spring with the CCHA schedule expected to be unveiled in the summer.
For more information on Midco Arena and how to donate to the program, visit augie.edu/CapitalProjectUpdates.
