The location is offered by the Maison du Grand-Saint-Bernard, an 8000 m2 plot of land on the edge of the city, next to the football stadium and the swimming pool.

The architect, Raymond Métral, plans a playing surface of 60 m by 30 m wide, cooled by a 21 kilometer ammonia circuit.

on November 15, the floating slab was poured and the ice rink was ready to be operational at the beginning of December.

[5] The ceremony continues at the Kluser Hotel, where the president of the Municipality welcomes representatives of the Swiss hockey league.

[7] Although many arguments are in favor of this construction, such as the reduction in maintenance costs and the increase in the operating time of the ice, many opponents appear during the general council.

[9] Roman Baths were discovered during the earthworks, which delayed the project a little and forced the architect to find a solution to preserve them.

Installing support pillars and raising the slab by 60cm, thus making it possible to visit these historical remains, he obtained authorization to continue the work.

[11] At the end of November, the new changing rooms and stands were built and work on the roof really began with the installation of the metal frame.

[16] In 1987, following the promotion of Martigny HC to the NLB, the club had to renovate its ice rink to meet the league's requirements.