Milan's new hockey arena may have problems with ice come Winter Olympics next Feb

The brand new 16,500 seater SantaGiulia arena in Milan still not ready and was supposed to be be hosting U20's games in December which probably now won't happen 

Concerns are arising over the potential quality of the ice   First time back in 12 years for NHL players at the Olympics, even Gary is starting to get worried 

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1155402/bettman-on-milano-cortina-they-know

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/15/nhl-players-untested-ice-milan-olympics-hockey-arena#:~:text=The%20Santagiulia%20venue%2C%20which%20is,the%20ATP%20Finals%20tennis%20event.

Looks like a nice enough arena 

Here's a rendering of what it will be like when finished 

https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/editorial/industry-news/2026%20Olympic%20Games%3A%20Discover%20Santa%20Giulia%20Arena%20by%20Arup%20and%20David%20Chipperfield%20Architects

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timgenske/2025/12/14/the-milano-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-no-ice-hockey/