Jul 10, 2017 | By: Clayton Castle

Famed Mariucci Arena Changing Its Name

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota is renaming Mariucci Arena as part of a sponsorship deal with 3M.

The university’s home of men’s hockey will officially be known as 3M Arena at Mariucci. The school says it’s part of a 14-year, $11.2 million sponsorship agreement.

3M is also sponsoring several areas of the university’s Athletes Village development.

The arena was originally named for former Gophers hockey player and coach John Mariucci.

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