Arena
The John Spalj Arena
NHL size 200’x85’ rink available mid-October to mid-March
The HCC Arena is equipped for five months of ice skating and ice hockey. It is the home to the Crosby-Ironton, Aitkin, Pequot Lakes Youth Hockey Association and Breezy Point Sports hockey tournaments, drawing teams and their families from all reaches of the mid-west. The Crosby-Ironton, Aitkin and Pequot Lakes High Schools combine to sponsor the Northern Lakes “Lightning” varsity hockey team playing out of the John Spalj and Breezy Point Arenas. The Hallett Center of Crosby operates the Lakes Area Hockey League for adults that include teams from Brainerd, Baxter, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, and Aitkin. HCC also holds various Open Skating and Open Hockey sessions each week during the winter.
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During the remaining months, the HCC Arena becomes a field house for activities such as basketball, hitting golf balls and is the base for our summer Kidz Kamp program.
Our Arena is surrounded by an indoor track for people of all ages, available year-round, but bundle up if you plan on coming when the ice is in!
Pickleball
Pickleball is available from mid-March to mid-October. We have three courts striped for pickleball and equipment for play may be checked out for free at the front desk.
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Our Arena is available for private bookings, and we have enjoyed hosting events in the past such as…
- Cuyuna Range Trade, Industry & Sports Show
- HCC Chilli Cook-Off
- Crosby Classic Car Show
- Women’s Expo & Craft Show
- C-I All-Class Reunions
- Dances
- Youth Baseball Clinics
- Circuses
- Wedding Receptions
- Banquets