Opened in 1991, the Ice Arena boasts seven locker rooms, a concession area, vending machines, a skate shop with sharpening and rentals, a 200' x 85' ice surface and a seating capacity of 1,800.
The Ice Arena is the home rink for Buffalo State's men's and women's varsity hockey programs, as well as Canisius College's men's hockey team. The arena serves as a practice facility for the Buffalo Sabres, has hosted the NJCAA Championships, the Buffalo Skating Club, and several youth and senior hockey leagues. The arena is also a host site for the Western New York Federation High School Hockey regular season and championship playoffs.
The arena provides open skating, skate-n-shoot, and Learn-to-Skate programs, and skate rental to students, faculty and staff as well as the general public.
Facility Hours and Fees
Call (716) 878-4198 to check weekly schedule.
Weekday open skating: $2
Weeknight and weekend open skating: $2 for children, $3 for adults,
Free to Buffalo State students with a valid ID
Skate rental: $2 for adults, $1 for children
Skate-n-Shoot: $5 for skaters. Goaltenders are free.
2010-11 Open Skating Schedule (PDF)
2010-11 Skate n Shoot Schedule (PDF)
2010-11 Learn to Skate Schedule and Registration Form (PDF)
2010-11 Available Ice (PDF)
BUFFALO STATE PARKING POLICY (PDF)
CAMPUS MAP (PDF)
Contact phone numbers:
Ice Arena Skate Shop Hotline: (716) 878-4198
Ice Arena Manager: (716) 878-6516