Golden rule
Olympians trained in Plymouth arena
Hockey fans from throughout the area may have seen many of the gold medal winning players on the USA Men’s Hockey Team honing their skills at the USA Arena in Plymouth during the past few years. After decades of development, 22 of the 25 top hockey players in Olympic competition spent time in their teen training days as part of the USA Hockey National Development Team. Fans could watch the fledgling champions on the ice at the Plymouth arena on Beck Road. USA Hockey purchased Compuware Arena in Plymouth in 2015 from Carolina Hurricanes owner Pete Karmanos. Program players and teams were moved to their new home including talented teen skaters from across the country. Among them, 22 of the future Olympic champions.
