John MacInnes Ice Arena

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena| nickname =


location = Michigan Tech Univ.
Houghton, MI 49931
broke_ground =
opened = January 14, 1972
closed =
demolished =
owner = Michigan Tech Univ.
operator = Michigan Tech Univ.
surface = 200' x 85' (hockey)
construction_cost= $2.6 million
architect =
former_names = Student Ice Arena
tenants = Michigan Tech Huskies
(Ice Hockey)
seating_capacity = 4,200

John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena is a 4,200-seat hockey arena in Houghton, Michigan. It is home to the Michigan Technological University Huskies ice hockey team. It is named for John J. MacInnes, head coach of the Huskies from 1956 to 1983, who was one of the most successful coach in the history of college hockey with a record of 555-295-39.

In addition to hockey, the arena is used for Spring Commencement ceremonies. The arena's original Wurlitzer organ is used during the Commencement ceremonies.

In 2008, the original wooden seats were replaced with plastic seats. [http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18800&ATCLID=1450478]

Traditions

The John MacInnes Student Ice Arena is home to many traditions. The oldest and by far the most well known is the Copper Country Anthem. The tradition was started as an insult to Polka music that was popular at the time. The song Blue Skirt Waltz was taken and slowed down as a bastardization of the song, people raised from their seats and began to sway. From then on, the Copper Country Anthem was played and people continue to stand and sway during the second intermission. Also the Huskies Pep Band plays "In Heaven There Is No Beer" in which many extra verses have been added over the years. Including references to snow, referees, sex, and marijuana. The student section, Mitch's Misfits, known to be some of the best fans of College hockey, stand throughout the game in support of the team.