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Mariucci Arena is the home arena for the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team of the University of Minnesota. The arena is located on the Minneapolis campus and seats approximately 10,000 fans (9,600 in the main bowl plus club room and suite seating). The arena opened in 1993 and is named after John Mariucci, the long time Gopher coach who is considered the "godfather of Minnesota hockey." Under the gate is a quote from Mariucci. "Through these gates walk the greatest fans in college hockey." The ice sheet is Olympic sized (100 feet by 200 feet). The women's ice hockey team played at Mariucci from 1997 until 2002 when they moved to a smaller on campus arena known as Ridder Arena.
Mariucci Arena has been host to prominent regional, national, and international competitions, including the 2005 and 2009 West Regional of the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament, and the 2006 World Short Track speed skating event. Mariucci Arena also hosted the inaugural Women's Frozen Four on March 23 and March 25, 2001.
Out in the park where they gather in the dark
It's a scaring atmosphere
Wide open eyes which are following the sign
It is soiled with blood and fear
One by one they're casting the unholy spell
A promise of murder - a present from hell
Danger for the free - like you hanging on a tree
Law and order is their goal
Shadows are behind you - run and take good care
They will snatch you if you fall
See them marching - hear them screaming
Never
See them marching - hear them screaming
Never we'll follow their way
March on - straight to hell
With the signs of death in hand
March on - scream and yell
You're bound for a yesterdays land
One after one they prepare for the run
Latest catchword is to choose
Face to face in an awful race
The pack of hounds is looseMortis comes with his loudest boots - beware
A message of yesterdays horror - take care
Wrath in their mind - there's no reason to find
They will never comprehend
Time is too late for a world to create
That is worth it to defend
See them marching - hear them screaming
Never
See them marching - hear them screaming
Never we'll follow their way
March on - straight to hell
With the signs of death in hand
March on - scream and yell
You're bound for a yesterdays land
One by one they're casting the unholy spell
A promise of murder - a present from hell
March on - straight to hell
With the signs of death in hand
March on - scream and yell
You're bound for a yesterdays land