Penn State athletes and local community members have two top-notch ice rinks in their own backyards.
Whittemore uses a computer interface
Chris Whittemore uses a computer interface to adjust the ice plant's settings and control the rink's ice temperature.
IMAGE: Tom KlimekPenn State's Pegula Ice Arena
The Pegula Ice Arena opened in 2013 and is now home to Penn State's two Division I hockey teams.
IMAGE: Tom KlimekWhittemore observes the varsity rink's ice quality as the men's hockey team practices
Whittemore observes the varsity rink's ice quality as the men's hockey team practices.
IMAGE: Tom KlimekA computer interface displays and monitors temperature trends, chemical flow rates, pump settings and more.
A computer interface displays and monitors the ice rink's temperature trends, chemical flow rates, pump settings and more.
IMAGE: Tom KlimekWhittemore wheels an equipment cart down a hall
Whittemore and his team prepare for a busy weekend of home hockey matches.
IMAGE: Tom KlimekThe outside of the Pegula Ice Arena
The facility has ice-making tools capable of creating NHL-quality ice for training future professional players on.
IMAGE: Penn StateAn interactive touchscreen in the lobby
Fans can use interactive touchscreens in the lobby to "meet" Penn State's hockey players and learn about the history of the sport.
IMAGE: Tom Klimek