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VIDEO: Ice Removed From Mellon Arena For Final Time

by Travis Hughes

Just over a week after the final game was played on its ice, the demolition of Mellon Arena has officially begun. The first step? Melting the ice and taking down the glass that surrounds the old rink.

All pictures and video courtesy of the Penguins website.

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Video after the jump.

A report from PensTV:

And a time lapse video:

For more on the demolition of the Igloo and the Penguins, visit Pensburgh.

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