LA Kings, AEG, & ASEC acquire & re-name “LA Kings Iceland at Paramount”

Some news from yesterday, Insiders.

The Kings have added a new rink in the greater Los Angeles area, with the acquisition of Paramount Iceland, now named LA Kings Iceland at Paramount. Iceland, located in Paramount and not the home of pee-wee legend Gunnar Stahl, joins an ever-growing group of ice rinks owned and operated under the Kings umbrella.

More on the announcement below from the official release –

The LA Kings, AEG, and American Sports Entertainment Company (ASEC) have purchased the newly-named LA Kings Iceland at Paramount, the group announced today. The transaction includes the acquisition of the land, building and historic business formerly known as Paramount Iceland.

In addition to being a mainstay in Paramount and serving the community in the greater surrounding area since 1940, LA Kings Iceland at Paramount (8041 Jackson St, Paramount, 90723) is home to the first Zamboni machine and part of the purchase agreement includes a new Zamboni museum to be established in honor of the late Frank J. Zamboni, the inventor of the world’s first ice resurfacing machine. The museum will include Frank’s original Zamboni ice resurfacing machine (the Model A) as the highlight of the museum, and the facility will continue to feature its Wurlitzer organ – the only pipe organ currently playing regularly in any ice-skating arena in the country – which was first installed in 1941.

The facility is now closed as part of a significant alteration-and-improvement project at a cost of approximately one million dollars. The facility will re-open in mid-August and be operated by ASEC in coordination and support of the Kings and AEG.

On May 1, the facility closed to begin the renovation process. Today, the deal was finalized with Richard Zamboni, the previous owner of the facility

Between now and the anticipated re-opening in August, the following changes are expected to occur: Upgraded green energy heat transfer system for ice rink chilling; remove existing ice rink floor, remove perma-frost, install new sub-floor heat system and pipes, install new cold floor pipes and insulation; new dasher board system; new rubber flooring; upgraded sound system; and remodel and rebrand facility as LA Kings Iceland.

Kings President Luc Robitaille
I love the fact the community has supported LA Kings Iceland at Paramount for more than 80 years and we are honored to expand upon the mission set forth by Frank and Richard Zamboni. ASEC and the Kings are committed to playing a key role in the next chapter of ice sport in Paramount, the neighboring cities and beyond, and growing the game of hockey throughout Southern California.

AESC President Brad Berman
We believe LA Kings Iceland at Paramount will be a long-term, sustainable ice and entertainment center for our community, and we are thrilled to make this announcement. We recognize and appreciate the history of the Zamboni family and are not only committed to restoring the facility, but also enhancing the facility for future generations of athletes and visitors.