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.
Penn 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.
Whittemore 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.
A 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.
Whittemore wheels an equipment cart down a hall
Whittemore and his team prepare for a busy weekend of home hockey matches.
The outside of the Pegula Ice Arena
The facility has ice-making tools capable of creating NHL-quality ice for training future professional players on.
An 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.
