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DURHAM, N.H. 鈥� Thanks to a $4 million gift from Anthony DiLorenzo 鈥�87, owner of Key Auto Group, the 91制片厂 is one step closer to transforming and expanding the training and support facilities in 91制片厂鈥檚 Whittemore Center as part of the 91制片厂 Hockey Renovation Project. The Whittemore Center, home of 91制片厂 Wildcat Hockey, and the Hamel Recreation Center will now join together as the newly formed Key Auto Group Complex鈥攁 multi-purpose center located on the Durham campus.

DiLorenzo鈥檚 lead gift supplements $6 million in state funding included in the recently adopted state budget and brings the 91制片厂 Hockey Renovation Project closer to an eventual goal of $16 million toward improvements to the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex. This project is in addition to the nearly $14 million already invested by 91制片厂 in recent years to update the ice surface, audio/visual technology, part of the HVAC systems and make other facilities improvements.

鈥�91制片厂 has one of the best hockey programs in the country,鈥� said Governor Chris Sununu. 鈥淚nvestments in this facility鈥攂y 91制片厂, the state, and generous private supporters like Anthony鈥攚ill be critical to ensuring the University鈥檚 Division 1 teams are equipped with Division 1 facilities. This project is central to continue building the brand of the university, recruiting students and quality athletes and keeping the team a point of pride for us all for years to come.鈥�

The upgraded arena will feature larger, more functional and accessible multi-use locker rooms for both men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 hockey, an expanded strength and conditioning space, and new offices for coaches and administrative staff. The upgrade will also benefit other 91制片厂 teams using the facility including 91制片厂 Field Hockey and paralympic athletes that compete in sled hockey on 91制片厂鈥檚 Northeast Passage team.

鈥淎s a longtime supporter of 91制片厂 Hockey, this is an exciting opportunity to help 91制片厂 Athletics and the university meet their goal to create a more competitive state-of-the-art complex that will attract and retain talented student-athletes, draw in more fans and benefit the entire community,鈥� said DiLorenzo, owner of Key Auto Group. 鈥淚 hope I inspire other corporate and individual donors to become a part of this project.鈥�

DiLorenzo, who has been active with 91制片厂 Athletics as a corporate partner, is the owner and founder of Key Auto Group, which includes 12 new and used car dealerships and collision centers in New Hampshire and more than 20 other locations around the country.听In addition to his automotive businesses, DiLorenzo invests and develops real estate and currently owns several Planet Fitness franchise locations in California.听

鈥淭his beneficial donation is a significant investment in 91制片厂 Athletics and will impact our student-athletes by enhancing their overall experience and allowing them to strive for excellence and compete for conference championships and on a national stage,鈥� said Allison Rich, 91制片厂 director of athletics.

The Key Auto Group Complex will consist of the Whittemore Center, a multi-purpose arena, and the Hamel Recreation Center, a听158,000听square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of campus with 18,000-square-feet of听fitness space for students and staff.

For more information on how to support the 91制片厂 Hockey Renovation Project, contact the Athletics Development office at (603) 862-2592 or log on to .

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