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As an NCAA Division 1 hockey team, the UMass Minutemen have built a powerhouse program that has made them a perennial contender in the Hockey East Conference and winners of the Frozen Four national tournament in 2021. Their new locker room is designed to unite and inspire the team — and its top recruits.

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An oval-shaped locker room — not unlike the shape of an ice rink — establishes a sense of motion and reflects the head coach's commitment to the team culture of accountability. He wanted all the players in the locker room to be able to look each other in the eye as they prepared for the ice.

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There are no divisions between lockers; the continuous bench emphasizes the team over the individual, players sitting together, pulling as one.

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The space is built to last: stainless steel custom lockers — individually ventilated — hardwood benches and UMass maroon phenolic wall panels are designed to take a beating without losing their luster.

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Metal mesh ceiling panels connect with a sleek, curved soffit that mirrors the continuous bench and incorporates stainless signage.

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The illuminated logo brand rests above the locker room, reminding everyone why they are there. Go Minutemen! Go UMass!

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An integrated sound system gives them a chance to pump up the volume, along with the adrenaline, and is further enhanced with customizable lighting to set the tone and shape the mood. Red lights mean Showtime!

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The combination of high-end materials, branding, lighting and audio make for a theatrical experience on gameday, and helps recruits feel the excitement of life as a Minuteman.

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“ … when this project is completed, Massachusetts Hockey will own one of the most coveted college hockey facilities in the nation. It will position us well to attract top recruits to our university and provide our players with a home to develop and enjoy a first-class student-athlete experience.”

—Ryan Bamford
Director of Athletics, University of Massachusetts

SHOWTIME

A design helps build a culture of greatness.

Design • At Your Service

Photography by William Horne

Jones Up Close

SHOWTIME

A design helps build a culture
of greatness.

1

As an NCAA Division 1 hockey team, the UMass Minutemen have built a powerhouse program that has made them a perennial contender in the Hockey East Conference and winners of the Frozen Four national tournament in 2021. Their new locker room is designed to unite and inspire the team — and its top recruits.

2

An oval-shaped locker room — not unlike the shape of an ice rink — establishes a sense of motion and reflects the head coach‘s commitment to the team culture of accountability. He wanted all the players in the locker room to be able to look each other in the eye as they prepared for the ice.

3

There are no divisions between lockers; the continuous bench emphasizes the team over the individual, players sitting together, pulling as one.

4

The space is built to last: stainless steel custom lockers — individually ventilated — hardwood benches and UMass maroon phenolic wall panels are designed to take a beating without losing their luster.

5

Metal mesh ceiling panels connect with a sleek, curved soffit that mirrors the continuous bench and incorporates stainless signage.

6

The illuminated logo brand rests above the locker room, reminding everyone why they are there. Go Minutemen! Go UMass!

7

An integrated sound system gives them a chance to pump up the volume, along with the adrenaline, and is further enhanced with customizable lighting to set the tone and shape the mood.

8

Red lights mean Showtime!

9

The combination of high-end materials, branding, lighting and audio make for a theatrical experience on gameday, and helps recruits feel the excitement of life as a Minuteman.

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“ … when this project is completed, Massachusetts Hockey will own one of the most coveted college hockey facilities in the nation. It will position us well to attract top recruits to our university and provide our players with a home to develop and enjoy a first-class student-athlete experience.”

—Ryan Bamford
Director of Athletics, University of Massachusetts

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Check out the Video.
Inside the UMASS MINUTEMEN'S
Newly-Renovated Hockey Facility.
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Jones Up Close

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Design • At Your Service

Photography by William Horne