The new UConn hockey rink project is reaching high levels of risk for poor execution.
On Tuesday, the Hartford Courant reported that the new UConn on-campus arena is going to cost $45 million, among other details.
We already knew, at 2,500 seats, the rink is smaller than Hockey East requirements but UConn has received a waiver for it. It will give the two programs a shiny new practice facility as well.
However, there are aspects of the plan that are interesting, to say the least.
In return, UConn and the entity will enter into a 30-year lease and the university will pay an annual fee to pay down the overall project cost.