Appleton Arena
Appleton Arena is a hockey rink in Canton, New York, home of the St. Lawrence Saints (ECAC Hockey, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1951, making it 75 years old in 2026 and seats 3,000 for hockey. It ranks 8th of 12 in the ECAC Hockey by capacity.
The closest NHL rink is Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, about 62 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Canton, New York
- Home of
- St. Lawrence Saints
- School
- St. Lawrence University
- League
- ECAC Hockey
- Opened
- 1951
- Capacity
- 3,000
- Size rank in NCAA
- 42nd of 60
Famous moments at Appleton Arena
- First hockey game Jan 20, 1951 vs. Dartmouth
Plan your trip to Appleton Arena
Rinks near Appleton Arena10
- 1NCAACheel Arena — Clarkson Golden Knights 11 mi
- 2Junior ABrockville Memorial Civic Centre — Brockville Braves 25 mi
- 3Junior ACornwall Civic Complex — Cornwall Colts 37 mi
- 4Junior ANorth Grenville Municipal Centre — Kemptville 73's 37 mi
- 5Junior ASmiths Falls Memorial Community Centre — Smiths Falls Bears 47 mi
- 6Junior ANepean Sportsplex — Nepean Raiders 58 mi
- 7SPHL/FPHLNorthern Credit Union Community Arena — Watertown Wolves 58 mi
- 8Junior ANavan Memorial Centre — Navan Grads 59 mi
- 9Junior ACarleton Place Arena — Carleton Place Canadians 60 mi
- 10NHLCanadian Tire Centre — Ottawa Senators 62 mi
Questions about Appleton Arena
Where do the St. Lawrence Saints play home games?
The St. Lawrence Saints play at Appleton Arena in Canton, New York.
How many people does Appleton Arena hold?
Appleton Arena seats 3,000 for hockey.
When did Appleton Arena open?
Appleton Arena opened in 1951.
What other rinks are near Appleton Arena?
Cheel Arena in Potsdam is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
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