NCAA Independent Rinks

All 5 home rinks of the Independent for the 2026–27 season, ranked by capacity. The biggest is Carlson Center (Alaska Nanooks) with 4,595 seats. Together they hold 9,195 fans, an average of 1,839 per rink. The oldest is Seawolf Sports Complex, opened in 1977.

1. 1NCAACarlson Center — Alaska Nanooks (Fairbanks, Alaska)4,595 seats
2. 2NCAACentene Community Ice Center — Lindenwood Lions (Maryland Heights, Missouri)2,500 seats
3. 3NCAASeawolf Sports Complex — Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (Anchorage, Alaska)900 seats
4. 4NCAAFoxboro Sports Center — Stonehill Skyhawks (Foxborough, Massachusetts)700 seats
5. 5NCAANorthwell Health Ice Center — LIU Sharks (East Meadow, New York)500 seats

Capacity figures vary by source. Opening years count the current building, not later renovations.