JCJ Architecture was engaged as the design architect and architect of record for a new, 97,300-square-foot men’s and women’s hockey arena for the University of Connecticut. Completed in December 2022 and hosting its first game in January 2023, the Toscano Family Ice Forum is located at the southwestern edge of campus on the southern boundary of the university’s newly built athletic district. Unlike anything offered on campus before, the project thoughtfully employs design features and amenities reflecting the character of the district, while the building form and interior elements pull inspiration from the energy and dynamic nature of ice hockey.
As the new home for the UConn’s NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey teams, the Huskies, the Toscano Family Ice Forum replaces the Freitas Ice Forum, which had become too small after the team joined the highly regarded Hockey East conference in 2012. The new arena provides seating for 2,600 fans, and features robust team facilities including full Division I-level training and support facilities for the women's and men's teams.