After a comprehensive RFP submitted to five marketing firms, Virginia Ice Sports and the University of Virginia Foundation unanimously chose AC Marketing Co. to be the North Fork Ice Arena’s project marketing ambassadors. AC Marketing Co. is led by two very experienced professionals: MJ Arquette and Ryan Chambers. Visit their website to learn about their […]
On June 15, 2026, a group of Virginia Ice Sports leaders visited the Richmond Ice Box. The Ice Box was designed by JLG Architects, the firm we have chosen for the North Fork Ice Arena project. The newly constructed Richmond Ice Box has been an excellent model for thinking about the design and operation of […]
On June 6, 2026, UVA Ice Sports board members Dan Smythe (Col class of ’79, Darden class of ’84), Keith Rosenfeld (Col ’79), and Roger Voisinet, along with Joe Celantano (VMDO Architects), met with alumni and supporters at Newcomb Hall during the UVA Alumni Association’s Reunions weekend. We had an enjoyable hour discussing the North […]
Dan Smythe (Col class of ’79) and Roger Voisinet, President and Co-President, respectively, of Virginia Ice Sports, Inc. presented their plans for the proposed North Fork Ice Arena at the UVA Women’s Ice Hockey 25th Anniversary celebration, held in Charlottesville March 21, 2026. On April 2, 2026, Virginia Ice Sports, Inc. board members met with […]
A great deal is happening behind the scenes here in Charlottesville and at the University of Virginia as momentum builds for the North Fork Ice Arena project. We have formally incorporated Virginia Ice Sports, Inc., and our five-member Board is now in place: Dan Smythe (Col class of ’79), President Roger Voisinet, Co-President Tom Hillgrove (Com […]
Regular Season 11-1-4 | Championship Runner-Up | Coach of the Year Kyle Sennott Season Overview The 2025–2026 season will go down as one of the most memorable in the history of University of Virginia Hockey. Competing in ACHA Division 2, the Cavaliers posted a dominant 9-1-3 regular season record before embarking on a historic playoff […]
Dear Women’s Club Ice Hockey at UVA Alumni, We are thrilled to invite you back to Charlottesville March 21-22, 2026, to celebrate a major milestone — 25 seasons of UVA Women’s Club Ice Hockey! This Alumni Weekend will be a special opportunity to reconnect with former teammates, meet players from across generations, and celebrate the […]
University of Virginia Hockey Team: Personal Reflections Ronald J. Stupak, Ph.D. RonStupak@mac.com “Having a problem is no problem; denying you have a problem is a problem.” Kenneth A. Rashid Not only am I an avid and positive sports enthusiast, in addition, I’m a former professional athlete, college professor, university executive, and have served as a […]