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June 24, 2026
Gallatin Ice
Lisa Garcia, Marketing Director
lgarcia@gallatinice.org
M: 406-901-8572
Gallatin Ice Announces New Naming Rights for Arena Expansion Project
Bozeman, MT – [June 24, 2026] – Gallatin Ice will reopen in September with new naming rights across its facility. The west-side building and the rink housed within it will collectively be known as the Bottcher Families Community Ice Center. The east-side rink, located inside Haynes Pavilion, will be renamed the Langlas Community Ice Rink.
Earlier this year, the Bozeman-based nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and attainable ice sports to the Gallatin Valley, announced the next phase of renovations and expansion at its two-rink facility located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.
Currently underway is Phase II of the Finish the Ice Barn campaign, an $8.1 million project that will transform the west side of the arena. Improvements include expanded seating capacity, additional restrooms, a restaurant, executive suite, mezzanine, broadcast booth, and new locker rooms. This phase of the project is anchored by an additional $2 million donation from the Bottcher Families, longtime supporters of Gallatin Ice.
“The Bottcher Family has made a significant impact on our rink. We could not be renovating the arena right now without their continued support. Everything that fans and players will get to enjoy starting next year, from the stands to the restaurant to the overall, improved facility, is possible because of the momentum generated by their donations and ongoing dedication to ensuring hockey has a home in Bozeman.” - Dave Weaver, Gallatin Ice General Manager, Adult Hockey Director, and MSU Men’s Hockey Club Coach
Langlas & Associates is serving as Gallatin Ice's construction partner for Phase II of the Finish the Ice Barn campaign. In addition to securing naming rights for the east-side rink, Langlas donated the facility's jumbotron, which was installed in 2025 during Phase I of the campaign.
“Our relationship with Langlas has been integral to our foundation. Nonprofits cannot thrive without support from businesses in the community. The team at Langlas loves this rink. They give to our foundation, their employees play hockey here, and they have been an important part of our success. We are so pleased that the Langlas name will be on our ice for years to come.” - Jeff Moore, Gallatin Ice Philanthropy Director
The overall facility, including both rinks, staff offices, and parking areas, will be known as Gallatin Ice Arena. As part of the new naming structure, the Bottcher Family name will transition from the east-side rink to the newly expanded west-side facility. The Bottcher Families Community Ice Center will encompass both the west-side building and the rink housed within it. The east-side rink inside Haynes Pavilion, formerly known as Bottcher Rink, will become the Langlas Community Ice Rink.
As a result of these changes, the names Ice Barn and Ressler Rink will be retired and will no longer be used.
The naming rights for the Bottcher Families Community Ice Center and the Langlas Community Ice Rink extend for 75 years. The Haynes Pavilion naming agreement remains in effect through 2073.
More details on the Finish the Ice Barn Campaign and architectural renderings can be found here. An updated map for Gallatin Ice Arena, to be completed January 2027 can be found here.
About Gallatin Ice
Gallatin Ice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and attainable ice sports to the Gallatin Valley. Since 1983, Gallatin Ice has fostered the growth of the region’s ice-based sports and recreation community by building quality facilities one phase at a time.
Today, the Gallatin Ice Arena at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds is the exclusive indoor venue for hockey, figure skating, and curling competitions in Southwest Montana, with nearly 3,500 local families engaged in programs throughout the year. The arena welcomes an estimated 200,000 annual visitors—a number that continues to grow.
To meet demand, Gallatin Ice depends on the support of individuals, corporations, and grantmakers. For more information, visit gallatinice.org.
