Independence Events Center Announces Complete Ice Skate Upgrade

The Independence Events Center announced today that 500 new pair of Riedell ice skates © are coming to the Centerpoint Community Ice. The ice skate upgrade will enhance the overall customer experience at the facility and will solidify the venue’s reputation as the premier ice skating facility in the Midwest.

The Centerpoint Community Ice opened in October of 2009 and is currently one of only three year round ice skating facilities serving the Kansas City Metropolitan region. In addition to serving as the practice ice for the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League (CHL), the facility is home to the Mid America High School Hockey League (MAHSHL), Russell Stover AAA Elite Youth Hockey program, and the Heartland Figure Skating Club. On average over 400 participants, spectators and instructors visit the community ice facility daily to take part in recreational programs, practice and sports competitions.  

“We are grateful for the support of the ice skating community and we are excited to grow our spring and summer public ice skating sessions by offering the highest quality ice skates on the market.  Riedell © is an industry leader in rental ice skates, offering unmatched reliability, comfort, and fit.” said Chris Johnston, Community Ice Manger. “We invite everyone to come to the Centerpoint Community Ice and try the new ice skates out.”

“The Centerpoint Community Ice has seen unprecedented growth in ice-related sports and recreation activities over the past three years.  The upgrade to the Riedell ice skate will enhance our program offerings as a whole, and will reinforce the facilities reputation as one of the premier ice skating destinations in the Midwest,” said Mike Young, Independence Events Center General Manager”.

The Centerpoint Community ice is open year-round, Monday through Sunday, except for major holidays and seasonal ice maintenance. The Centerpoint Community Ice public skate schedule and admission fee information is available by calling the Skating Hotline at 816-442-6128 or visiting the website at www.IndependenceEventsCenter.com and clicking on the Community Ice page.

About the Independence Events Center

The Independence Events Center is Eastern Jackson County’s state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue featuring an arena with 5,800 fixed seats, 29 event suites, and more than 2,200 free parking spaces. The facility features the Centerpoint Medical Center Community Ice, a permanent ice facility dedicated to developing sports and recreation ice related activities for Independence residents and the surrounding Kansas City Metropolitan communities.