Former names | Clarkson Arena (1938-1975) Walker Arena (1975-1991) |
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Location | Clarkson Ave. Potsdam, New York 13676 |
Coordinates | 44°39′57″N 74°59′33″W / 44.66583°N 74.99250°W |
Owner | Clarkson University |
Operator | Clarkson University |
Capacity | 1,800 |
Surface | synthetic |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1937 |
Opened | 1938 (85–86 years ago) |
Closed | 1991 (Hockey) |
Tenants | |
Clarkson Golden Knights ice hockey (1938-1991) |
The Walker Center (formerly the Clarkson Arena and Walker Arena) is an indoor multipurpose facility located in Potsdam, New York. It was the home of the Clarkson varsity ice hockey team from 1938 to 1991. It is currently used by Clarkson University for a variety of purposes after a $1 million renovation in 2008.[1]