[1] At the time of planning, the Robson arena would be the second smallest facility in the NCHC, ahead of just the Goggin Ice Center on the Miami University campus.

Construction started in February of 2020 and in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the arena was opened ahead of schedule in mid-September 2021.

Edward J. Robson is a 1954 graduate of Colorado College and played three years of varsity ice hockey.

Also, there is open skating and arena tour times that get posted on all Ed Robson's social media platforms.

The Chapman Room has a small catering kitchen that is run by Bon Appétit, along with a decent size patio for warmer weather.