By AZ Big Media
A 250,000-square-foot, nearly $190 million multi‑sport complex in North Phoenix is back on track, fulfilling the dream of SSS Partners CEO Shubham Pandey — and his neighbors.
Fire ‘N Ice Arena, a nearby hotel and SSS Academy, its operator, will sit on 17.5 acres at 2727 W. Bronco Butte Trail — near the I-17 and Sonoran Desert Drive, adjacent to TSMC.
Pandey said the hotel, which he called a Hilton, will open within two months. A Hilton spokesperson said, however, “Hilton is committed to growing our presence and meeting our guests’ needs in the destinations where they want to travel — with the right hotel in the right place at the right time. We recognize the opportunity for growth in Phoenix, but we have nothing to confirm at this time.” Meanwhile, the arena is tentatively set for Aug. 15, with a hard deadline of Sept. 1.
The project is designed to anchor youth hockey on two NHL-size ice rinks, high-performance training and tournament travel.
