Herb Brooks Arena

Herb Brooks Arena
Interior of arena (2010)
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Full name1980 Rink – Herb Brooks Arena
Former namesField House International Ice Rink (1980)
Olympic Center Ice Rink (1980-2002)
Verizon Sports Complex Arena (2002-05)
Address2634 Main St
Lake Placid, NY 12946-3648
LocationLake Placid Olympic Center
Coordinates44°17′00″N 073°59′08″W / 44.28333°N 73.98556°W / 44.28333; -73.98556
OwnerTown of North Elba
Capacity7,700
Record attendance11,000[1]
Construction
Broke groundSpring 1975
OpenedSeptember 20, 1979 (1979-09-20)
ArchitectDistin & Wilson
Project managerFunk & Wilcox
General contractorGilbane Building Company

The Herb Brooks Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Lake Placid, New York. This surface, along with the USA Rink, was built for the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  1. ^ Kekis, John (2005-02-24). "1980 hockey rink named in honor of Herb Brooks". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved February 17, 2010.