Saint Mary’s University is building a new 800-seat arena, with room for at least 200 standing room patrons. The new arena will support varsity athletes and coaches and will enrich athletics and recreation opportunities for all students. The facility will benefit the Saint Mary’s community but also Halifax as a whole. The new rink will be built on the same Tower Road site as the current SMU Alumni Arena, however, the new rink will be NHL regulation size and the facility’s design also includes flexibility for expansion, if necessary.