TOSCANO FAMILY ICE FORUM

Connecticut, USA

Images: Daktronics

University of Connecticut (UCONN) hockey opened the Toscano Family Ice Forum in Storrs, Connecticut, with an integrated video and scoring system from Daktronics. The centerhung video display system, ribbon displays, scoreboards and entrance display were installed prior to the puck dropping for the first game on January 13.

Hanging above centre ice is a nine-display configuration to inform and engage fans at every event. Each of the four main video displays measures roughly 10 feet high by 18 feet wide with corner wedge displays between them measuring 10 feet high by 3 feet wide. A ring display is mounted below the main displays and measures 1.5 feet high by 61.5 feet in circumference. All nine displays feature 5.9-millimeter pixel layouts for excellent image clarity and contrast.

“We’re proud to continue our strong working relationship with the University of Connecticut,” said Peter Dunkle, Sales Representative at Daktronics.

“They know that we’ll get the job done on time, on budget and without causing any extra worries in the process. The displays look great and we’re here to support them for the entire lifetime of their products.”

The four main video displays are each capable of variable content zoning allowing each to show one large image or to be divided into multiple zones. These zones can show any combination of live video, instant replays, statistics and game information, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.

Three ribbon displays were also installed at the venue to provide additional opportunities to highlight sponsors throughout events or share additional graphics and information to supplement the game-day environment. At the north end, a ribbon display measures 3 feet high by 49 feet wide and along each side of the rink, ribbon displays measure 2.5 feet high by 113 feet wide. All three displays feature the same 5.9-millimeter pixel spacing as the centerhung system.

Fixed-digit scoreboards were installed at each end of the arena to provide a constant update of critical game information such as scoring, time and game period as well as shots on goal and penalty details.

Welcoming fans into the arena, a large LED video wall was installed in the main entrance stairway to connect with and energize fans as they arrive for UCONN hockey games. This display measures approximately 12 feet high by 8 feet wide and features a tight 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing for crisp, clear imagery visible at mere feet away from the display face.

To integrate the video and scoring equipment, Daktronics installed a complete Show Control solution. This industryleading control system provides a combination of display control software, world-class video processing, data integration and playback hardware that forms a powerful yet user-friendly production solution.