The ice Palace (Cherepovets is a versatile sports and concert complex, the main activity of which consists in the organization and conduct of matches of the championship of Russia on hockey, cultural, sporting, recreational and entertainment events. The capacity of the Ice Palace is not small, it can take 6000 spectators. Here are four cozy snack bar and a spacious restaurant located on the upper rows of the stands, which broadcasts entertainment programs and sporting events. In the foyer operates year-round entertainment center "Otdyhaya" for adults and children. Oh and a special pride of the Palace is flawlessly smooth and perfectly transparent ice.

In 2003 it was decided the construction in Cherepovets, Ice Palace. Announced this Vyacheslav Pozgalev, Governor of the Vologda region. In the spring, namely on April 8, 2005, was laid the first stone in this ceremony Vyacheslav Pozgalev was directly involved. The opening of the Ice Palace in Cherepovets took place in autumn 2006. The solemn opening ceremony of the Ice Palace was visited by more than 5 thousand inhabitants and guests of the city. They all had the opportunity to watch the colorful theatrical show, the highlight of which was a speech at the newly minted Olympic Champions ice-skaters Roman Kostomarov and Tatiana Navka. The opening ceremony was attended by honorable guests - honored master of sports of Vladislav Tretiak, Vladimir Loginov - President of the Federation of ski races of Russia.

The first ice hockey match at the new arena was held on 15 November 2006. Fought for the victory of the team "Severstal" and "Siberia", the game ended in favor of the hosts with the score 5:3. Here play their home matches of the hockey team "Severstal" and "Diamond".

For concerts, with a special coating and additional Seating, the ice rink will be converted in the stalls with additional places. Also in the lobby, and in the arena of the Ice Palace have the option of holding various exhibitions. Available exhibition equipment and more than five thousand square meters of space. The Palace truly be called the largest exhibition platform of the Vologda region. From 2007 to 2010 in late spring arena hosted the kart-racing on ice among fans. Since may 2011, when defrosting the ice Palace ice arena operating platform for playing floorball, here you can ride on rollers, so that fans of active leisure do not relax even in the warmer months.

The complex hosts a festive program for visitors involving circus collective (greetings, meetings, contests and games, choirs). On site facilities include table tennis and hockey. Regularly organized public skating instructor-Methodist or animation team. Not uncommon here competitions in figure skating, discos and ice shows, conferences, exhibitions and other public events.

The ice Palace is equipped with modern equipment. Modern compressor station is used to prepare ice, and throughout the year provides the necessary temperature. The fire safety system is fully automated, which enables to control the occurrence of fires in the building and, if necessary, to start a fire without human intervention. Evacuation routes and modern smoke exhaust system, which is designed in compliance with international standards, in case of emergency will allow to evacuate people from the building in a short period of time. Video surveillance system helps ensure control both outside and inside the building, which gives the opportunity of taking prompt action to during the event to prevent violations of public order.