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SoNo Ice House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The new home of the Connecticut Oilers is ready for hockey. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
A zamboni cleans the ice on the adjacent practice rink at the SoNo Ice House. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
The Connecticut Oilers listen to remarks at the SoNo Ice House ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
The new Connecticut Oilers jersey, right, and the Norwalk Home Oilers, left. The Home Oilers played from 1959-1972. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
Steve Morton of Stamford sharpens a skate at the SoNo Ice House. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
Dozens of skates are ready to use as the SoNo Ice House opens its doors to the public. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
AJ Gerace of Stamford gives a hockey skill game a shot at the SoNo Ice House. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
Meaghan Francis of Woodbridge show off her wrist shot at the SoNo Ice House. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
Members of the Norwalk Home Oilers, the semi-pro team that played in town from 1959-1972, were in attendance. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
Gov. Malloy addresses the crowd at the SoNo Ice House ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
Gov. Malloy addresses the crowd at the SoNo Ice House ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron
The ribbon is cut, officially opening the SoNo Ice House. Photo Credit: Eric Gendron

NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk is in for a welcome deep freeze, as the SoNo Ice House officially opened its doors to the public and ushered in the new Connecticut Oilers semi-pro hockey team's season.

Gov. Dannel Malloy, Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia and state Sen. Bob Duff christened the new facility on Wilson Avenue. Featuring an NHL-size rink, a smaller practice rink, a pro shop, cafe and a gym, the SoNo Ice House aims to become the hockey hub of Fairfield County.

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