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Dawg Nation Ice Arena

Castle Pines, Colorado
A Bold Vision for Hockey Without Barriers

Dawg Nation Ice Arena was envisioned as a pioneering three-sheet hockey facility in Castle Pines, Colorado, designed to serve both able-bodied and differently abled athletes. The project aimed to provide adaptive ice sports opportunities, including sled hockey, youth and adult leagues, figure skating, and community skating programs. While the facility has not been built due to unmet fundraising goals and escalating construction costs, the vision reflects DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation’s ongoing commitment to inclusive recreational opportunities and support for hockey families in need.

Size

120,000 SF

Scope

  • New Construction
Grief Transformed Into a Greater Good

The arena was inspired by the Dawg Nation adult hockey team, a group that has played together for nearly two decades. Following the loss of a beloved teammate, the team established the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation, a nonprofit that has provided over $4 million in support to families facing injury, illness, or loss. The foundation envisioned a world-class ice arena as a way to expand its impact, offering accessible hockey and skating opportunities for all athletes. To help make the vision possible, over $10 million in in-kind donations from designers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors—including MOA—were pledged to support the project.

Aerial architectural rendering of an ice arena complex with two full‑size rinks, spectator seating, locker rooms, a fitness and training center, and surrounding parking lots integrated into the site layout.
Interior rendering of an ice arena lobby featuring a “Founder’s Wall” with framed hockey jerseys, wood accent walls, large windows, and people walking through the space with hockey gear and strollers.
The Vision Lives On

Although the Castle Pines facility has not come to fruition, the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation continues to make a meaningful impact through its existing programs. The foundation empowers both able-bodied and differently abled athletes to gain confidence and independence through ice hockey at local, national, and international levels. By supporting families in times of crisis and fostering an inclusive hockey community, the foundation’s work keeps the vision alive for a facility that could one day serve athletes of all abilities, while showcasing the collaborative spirit of organizations like MOA that stand behind the mission.

Architectural rendering of an ice arena complex with a stone and glass main entry, angled wood‑accent roof, pro shop and restaurant storefronts, and people walking across a raised plaza.
Interior rendering of an ice arena lobby featuring a “Founder’s Wall” with framed hockey jerseys, wood accent walls, large windows, and people walking through the space with hockey gear and strollers.
Architectural rendering of an ice arena building with a stone and metal façade, large glass entry, wood‑accent roof structure, and a parking lot with several cars and trees under a bright sky.
Rendering of an ice arena featuring a glass‑fronted entry with a prominent wood‑accent roof, stone and metal wall panels, landscaped areas with trees, and a pro shop entrance along a circular drive.
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