Our history is rooted in the establishment of Bernick’s Arena on Pinecone Regional Park in the city of Sartell, Minnesota. Following years of fundraising and 7 months of construction, including nearly 3,000 volunteer hours, Bernick’s Arena was opened in November 2003. The grand opening on Monday, November 10, 2003, drew 500 people into the arena and featured then Governor Tim Pawlenty. The Governor praised the efforts of the Sartell Youth Recreation Center (SYRC) and the Sartell Youth Hockey Association in building the facility and commended the community’s support.
