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WeStreet Ice Center is a 140,000 sq ft ice sports and entertainment complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma, repurposed from a former Macy's at Promenade Mall. Opened on March 9, 2024, it features two NHL-sized ice rinks, a 12,000 sq ft full-service sports bar and grill, simulator rooms, an arcade, and locker rooms.[1][2]

It serves as the official practice facility for the professional Tulsa Oilers (ECHL), the Tulsa Oilers junior hockey team (NAHL/NA3HL), and Oklahoma State University's collegiate hockey team.[1][1]

The facility's conversion employed innovative inverted bowstring truss engineering—a first in U.S. ice rink construction—to remove interior roof supports and open the space.[3][1]

Shortly after opening, it was named 2023–24 Partner of the Year by the Tulsa Sports Commission for hosting youth and national events including the World Axe & Knife Throwing Championship.[4][1]

Additionally, *Engineering News‑Record* featured it as an innovative adaptive reuse project, highlighting its architectural and structural design.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Reports, From Staff (March 1, 2024). "Ice center in converted Macy's at Promenade mall opens March 9". Tulsa World.
  2. ^ "WeStreet Ice Center opens at former Promenade Mall Macy's". www.fox23.com. March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Tulsa Oilers owner brings new ice center at the site of the former Macy's at Promenade Mall". www.fox23.com. March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "WeStreet Ice Center Named Tulsa Sports Commission Partner of the Year". 10 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Ice Rink Skates Around Construction Norms with Innovative Trusses | Engineering News-Record". www.enr.com.
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