EKA supports HV71 – Husqvarna Garden in energy optimization for the future.

Husqvarna Garden – home of the hockey team HV71 – has started a collaboration with EKA to future-proof the arena’s technical systems and energy consumption. In April, Jörgen and Simon visited the site to meet with arena manager Dick Magnusson and discuss the current situation and future opportunities.

Dick Magnusson has a clear vision: to operate the arena with a focus on top quality, long-term perspective, and sustainability. His methodical approach means that every decision is preceded by careful preparation and thorough analysis – an attitude we at EKA truly appreciate.

During the visit, we carried out a technical review of the arena’s installations and operating conditions. The next step is to propose measures that can improve energy efficiency and create an even more sustainable arena – both economically and environmentally.

We would like to thank Dick and Husqvarna Garden for the warm welcome and look forward to continued close collaboration.

📋 Facts about Husqvarna Garden

Construction and Opening:

• Construction began on September 17, 1999, around Rosenlundshallen, which was still in use at the time.

• Rosenlundshallen was demolished in the summer of 2000.

• The new arena, Kinnarps Arena (now Husqvarna Garden), was officially inaugurated on October 21, 2000.

• The first Elitserien (Swedish Hockey League) game was played on September 26, 2000 (HV71 defeated Luleå HF 6–4).

Architecture and Construction:

• Designed by Flensborns architectural firm.

• Skanska was the main contractor.

• Financed by Kinnarps AB.

• Developer: HV71 Fastighets AB (fully owned by HV71).

Audience Capacity and Facilities:

• Original capacity increased from 4,200 to 6,236 spectators, later expanded to 7,038 seats.

• Current capacity is approximately 6,800 spectators.

• 320 box seats, 20 wheelchair spaces, and 20 press seats.

• Several restaurants, a sports bar, an ice hockey café, and a "sky bar" were added during the 2004–2005 expansion.

Ice Surfaces and Training Facilities:

• A total of four ice surfaces: one match arena and three training halls.

• The first training hall was completed in 2001, with two more added in 2012.

• Husqvarna Garden is now one of Sweden’s largest ice hockey centers for youth development.

Other Uses:

• The arena is also used by Jönköpings IK and Mullsjö AIS for floorball matches.

• Jönköpings Figure Skating Club and Rosenlund’s Figure Skating Association also train at the facility.

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