Ingalls Rink Renovation Photos Fall 2009 http://yalebulldogs.com Slightly more than a year ago at this time, the addition to Ingalls Rink was barely more than a hole in the ground. Now, as the 2009-10 academic year gets underway, the addition is nearly complete -- along with several other major improvements to the legendary facility. en-us en-us Ingalls Rink Renovation Photos Fall 2009 http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5448_tail.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com Slightly more than a year ago at this time, the addition to Ingalls Rink was barely more than a hole in the ground. Now, as the 2009-10 academic year gets underway, the addition is nearly complete -- along with several other major improvements to the legendary facility. Workers put the finishing touches on the glass roof to the entrance to the Ingalls Rink addition. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5408_ingalls_entrance.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5408_ingalls_entrance.jpg The new underground facility features a special entrance on the Mansfield Street side of Ingalls. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5411_ingalls_entrance.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5411_ingalls_entrance.jpg A close-up look at the lockers. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5414_lockers.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5414_lockers.jpg Each varsity team locker room includes a flat-screen TV with whiteboards for coaches to provide instruction. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5416_locker_women.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5416_locker_women.jpg An area inside each varsity locker room gives student-athletes space to store bookbags, jackets and other items. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5417_cubbies.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5417_cubbies.jpg This dark blue hallway, with varsity locker rooms on either side, leads to the ice at Ingalls. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5421_ice_hallway.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5421_ice_hallway.jpg The new strength and conditioning area. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5422_weight_room.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5422_weight_room.jpg Space is set aside for a new skating treadmill to be installed next to the strength and conditioning area. (photo by Sam Rubin 95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5426_skating_treadmill.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5426_skating_treadmill.jpg The new strength and conditioning area. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5427_weight_room.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5427_weight_room.jpg Details include a Yale logo on the weight racks. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5429_weights.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5429_weights.jpg A new set of banners representing the schools in ECAC Hockey now hangs from the Ingalls roof. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5438_rink_banners.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5438_rink_banners.jpg Both ticket booths at the main entrance to Ingalls have been re-done. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5440_ticket_booth.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5440_ticket_booth.jpg There has been a significant amount of work on Ingalls' roof, and the main entrance doors. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5443_roof_doors.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5443_roof_doors.jpg The fencing will be removed shortly. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5447_fence.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5447_fence.jpg While much has changed, the signature elements as designed by Eero Saarinen -- including "The Whale"'s "tail" -- remain intact. (photo by Sam Rubin '95, Yale Sports Publicity) http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5448_tail.jpg http://yalebulldogs.com/images/facilities/ingalls_rink/renovations/2009_08_24_addition_photos/IMG_5448_tail.jpg