Following a coolant leak incident at the Plymouth Ice Center on Friday morning, the City of Plymouth has announced the center including its adjacent Life Time facility, has now reopened for normal operations. According to a sequence of updates posted on the City of Plymouth's official website, the leak was the result of a shaft seal coming loose on a compressor, releasing ammonia into the air. The leak, while serious, was swiftly addressed thanks to the building's alarm systems and emergency ventilation, which activated correctly, ensuring the safe evacuation of the premises without any reported injuries.

Authorities, including the Plymouth Police and Fire Departments, responded promptly to the scene alongside North Memorial Ambulance and other assisting agencies. "The building’s alarm and emergency ventilation system functioned as designed — the alarms went off and both the Plymouth Ice Center and adjacent Life Time facility were promptly evacuated," the city's statement informed. The State of Minnesota’s Chemical Assessment Team was also called in to evaluate the scene and help manage the situation.

Events and programs scheduled at the Plymouth Ice Center and Life Time facility were canceled earlier in the day as the authorities dealt with the emergency. However, as the situation stabilized and the assessment confirmed that the area was again safe for public use, the City of Plymouth reassured residents and visitors by reopening the facilities later in the afternoon.

Despite the disruption, the hockey tournament planned for this evening is set to proceed as planned, "Tonight's hockey tournament will be held as scheduled, though some game times may have changed," the City's updates specified. Players, families, and fans should stay informed of the latest schedule adjustments and are encouraged to check the City's posts for any further updates.