3M and U of M Announce Gopher Athletics Sponsorship
July 10 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Gopher hockey arena to be named 3M Arena at
Mariucci
The University of Minnesota and 3M announced a new sponsorship
on Monday, the latest in a 90-year relationship between two of the
state’s largest institutions. This 14-year, $11.2 million
sponsorship of Gopher Athletics includes the naming rights to
Mariucci Arena. Keeping the historic Mariucci name, the Gopher
hockey facility will now be known as 3M Arena at Mariucci.
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“Today’s announcement brings together three names instantly
recognizable across Minnesota – Mariucci, Gopher Hockey and 3M –
and that’s certainly exciting,” said Athletics Director Mark Coyle.
“This sponsorship will have a broad impact across our athletics
department by supporting construction of our new Athletes Village.
By partnering with us, 3M is investing in every current and future
Gopher student-athlete, the future leaders of our state. 3M will be
a big reason why each of those young men and women have a
first-class experience at Minnesota that prepares them for the rest
of their lives.”
3M has a long tradition of investing in the success of students.
Key areas of the Athletes Village supported by 3M’s sponsorship
include an expanded and modernized academic center, the
department’s first nutrition education and dining space, and an
innovative leadership center devoted to helping student-athletes
develop the skills they need to transition into successful
careers.
“3M and the University are long-time collaborators, and alumni
contribute greatly to our success, innovation and growth,” said
Paul Acito, vice president and chief marketing officer at 3M. “Our
sponsorship of Mariucci Arena and Golden Gopher Hockey is a
tribute to our Minnesota roots, and an opportunity to support a
great Minnesota tradition alongside a new generation of fans.
Keeping the Mariucci name on the building is an important element
of this agreement.”
"Our father and grandfather was a life-long Minnesotan, and
would have been thrilled to see 3M showing so much support for the
University and for men's hockey,” said John Mariucci Jr., speaking
on behalf of the Mariucci family. “To have 3M, one of Minnesota's
most respected and well-known brands, be a part of the rich history
of Gopher hockey and the Mariucci legacy is exciting. We are happy
that 3M and the U felt it was important to continue honoring our
father and grandfather's legacy and kept the Mariucci name tied to
the arena. It's a privilege for our family to be so closely
associated with two of Minnesota's most recognizable and important
institutions."
The Gopher men’s hockey team will play its first games at 3M
Arena at Mariucci on Oct. 1, an exhibition against Alberta, and
then on Oct. 13 and 14 to open the Big Ten season against Penn
State.
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3M is a trademark of 3M. (C) 3M 2017.
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University of MinnesotaJake Ricker, 612-625-4802athletics
communicationsrick0127@umn.eduor3MFanna Haile-Selassie,
651-736-0876media relationsfhaile-Selassie@mmm.com
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