At a press conference May 9, Winnipeg Ice president and general manager Matt Cockell announced $1.2 million in capital for renovations to the aging rink. The work will bring Wayne Fleming Arena up to WHL standards ahead of the inaugural Winnipeg Ice season.

On a fittingly frigid afternoon, Greg Fettes and 50 Below Sports and Entertainment announced the imminent arrival of the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Winnipeg Ice.