NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Hyde Park Ice Pavilion has been a staple for hockey players across Western New York for decades. While the doors are no longer closing, the man who has been operating the rink for the past 14 years, Mike Carella, is being kicked out.

City Administrator Anthony Restaino informed WIVB News 4 Wednesday morning that Niagara Sports Tournament, that Carella co-owns, will "not be involved," but did not say who is taking over.

"My initial reactions was sadness and sorrow. I was disappointed," said Carella. "My fear is that this rink is going to go back to what it was."

Carella tells WIVB News 4 he believes the decision might be personal.

"When you fight against the Mayor of Niagara Falls, he goes after you personally," said Carella. "We never had a problem or

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