Nevin Arena finalist in Penguins' 'Renovate the Rink' contest

The Kirk S. Nevin Arena, Greensburg’s home for hockey and ice skating, is one of three finalists in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ “Renovate the Rink” contest.

The facility could win $100,000 in renovations if it garners enough votes to claim the grand prize. Online voting continues through Feb. 22.

The other two finalists are the Ice Mine in Connellsville and the Hess Ice Rink in New Castle, according to sponsors Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Pittsburgh Commercial Construction.

In September, Jack’s Run flooded the Greensburg arena, which is operated by Greensburg Parks & Recreation and sits in a flood plain adjacent to Lynch Field along Route 119.

“Because of the success of the programs at the arena, locker rooms and common space are now at a premium,” according to a video posted to the contest website. The video noted that the girls’ hockey program is growing.

“Their home could definitely use a facelift,” the video said, noting that the arena was built in 1968 and last renovated in 1998.

The Penguins Foundation and PittComm will provide $100,000 in materials and construction management services to the winning rink. In addition, the Chemours Co., an official partner of the NHL, will recognize all three finalists by providing them with a set of divider boards to assist with their on-ice programming.

More than 400 entries were received for the contest, and 16 rinks were nominated before the finalists were selected. Rinks in the following counties were eligible: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.

Stephen Huba is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Stephen at 724-850-1280, shuba@tribweb.com or via Twitter @shuba_trib.