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Thief River Falls Amateur Hockey Association is situated in Thief River Falls, MN, offering a range of top-notch hockey facilities for players and fans alike. With arenas like the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center, the association provides a premier hockey and civic complex in the state of Minnesota. Home to TRFAHA Prowlers Hockey, the Old Arena stands as a historic landmark in the community, serving as the original hockey arena for 33 years before the construction of the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center. The association's dedication to providing quality facilities and fostering a love for hockey is evident in its longstanding presence in the local sports scene.Generated from the website

HistoryOn February 4, 2002, a formal announcement was made by Architect Jim Kobetsky from Schoen Associates in Grand Forks, North Dakota, that Ralph and Betty Engelstad from Las Vegas, Nevada were donating 10 million towards the construction of a multi-purpose facility with a focus on hockey. The City Council accepted the Engelstads gift at their February 12, 2002 Council meeting. As the scope of the project grew so did the need for additional funds. A local fundraising campaign began in September of 2002 and raised 2,800,000 through cash and in-kind donations to complete the project. The arena was dedicated on November 29, 2003. In June of 2005, construction of the community room was completed and proudly bears the name Imperial Room. It will host receptions, trade shows, reunions, parties and other events. A basketball floor and arena decking were purchased in 2005 to enable the facility to host basketball games, wrestling matches, and other events.