[9] In the summer of 1996, the rink was severely damaged by an overflow of the river Arve, which caused the men's hockey team (at the time called the Huskies) to suspend its operations for the entire 1996–97 season.

[10] The building's design is sometimes attributed to internationally recognized architect Roger Taillibert, who drew the swimming pool and gymnasium that were later built on the adjoining land.

However, the ice rink itself was the work of local architects Henri Chevallier and René Bouvier,[2] who regularly consulted for the city and designed a number of buildings in the Chamonix Valley, including the nearby Alpina Hotel and Shopping Center.

[11] A second, natural outdoor hockey rink was originally set up on the south side of the building, then scrapped in the early 1970s to make room for a high school.

[15] Under consideration is a dual ice hockey and competitive climbing venue, replacing both Patinoire Richard-Bozon and the neighbouring ENSA Gymnasium.