Buffalo State Sports Arena is a multi-purpose sports complex in Buffalo, New York, located at Buffalo State University. The building contains a sports arena, ice arena, Ruth Houston Gymnasium and Robert Kissinger Memorial Pool.
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| Location | Buffalo State University 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 |
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| Owner | Buffalo State University (SUNY) |
| Operator | Buffalo State University (SUNY) |
| Capacity | 3,500 (basketball) 1,800 (hockey) |
| Surface | 200' x 85' (ice arena) |
| Opened | 1991 |
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| Buffalo State Bengals (NCAA) Canisius men's ice hockey 1991–2014 ECC men's ice hockey 1991–2014 Buffalo Wings (MLRH/RHI) 1998–1999 Buffalo Silverbacks (ABA) 2006–2007 | |
The sports arena seats 3,500, and is home to the Division III Buffalo State Bengals of the State University of New York Athletic Conference.[1] It was formerly home to the Buffalo Silverbacks of the American Basketball Association.[2] The venue has hosted major events including the 1993 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament, 1993 World University Games, 1994 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament and 1995 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament.
The facility also houses the 1,800-seat Buffalo State Ice Arena that is home to the Buffalo State Bengals men's and women's ice hockey teams.[3] It was formerly home to the Buffalo Wings, Canisius men's ice hockey and ECC men's ice hockey.
References
edit- ^ "Facilities". Buffalo State University Athletics. October 24, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "HOME TEAMS: Silverbacks win fourth home game in a row". Niagara Gazette. December 14, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Facilities". Buffalo State University Athletics. October 24, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.