Cheel Arena

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Cheel Arena is a hockey rink in Potsdam, New York, home of the Clarkson Golden Knights (ECAC Hockey, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1991, making it 35 years old in 2026 and seats 3,000 for hockey. It ranks 7th 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
Potsdam, New York
Home of
Clarkson Golden Knights (NCAA)
School
Clarkson University
League
ECAC Hockey
Opened
1991
Capacity
3,000
Size rank in NCAA
41st of 60

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Rinks near Cheel Arena10

  1. 1NCAAAppleton Arena — St. Lawrence Saints (Canton, New York)11 mi
  2. 2Junior ACornwall Civic Complex — Cornwall Colts (Cornwall, Ontario)28 mi
  3. 3Junior ABrockville Memorial Civic Centre — Brockville Braves (Brockville, Ontario)35 mi
  4. 4Junior ANorth Grenville Municipal Centre — Kemptville 73's (Kemptville, Ontario)41 mi
  5. 5Junior ASmiths Falls Memorial Community Centre — Smiths Falls Bears (Smiths Falls, Ontario)54 mi
  6. 6Junior ANavan Memorial Centre — Navan Grads (Navan, Ontario)57 mi
  7. 7Junior AAréna Salaberry — Valleyfield Braves (Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec)58 mi
  8. 8Junior ANepean Sportsplex — Nepean Raiders (Nepean, Ontario)59 mi
  9. 9NHLCanadian Tire Centre — Ottawa Senators (Ottawa, Ontario)62 mi
  10. 10U SportsCarleton Ice House — Carleton Ravens (Ottawa, Ontario)62 mi

Questions about Cheel Arena

Where do the Clarkson Golden Knights play home games?

The Clarkson Golden Knights play at Cheel Arena in Potsdam, New York.

How many people does Cheel Arena hold?

Cheel Arena seats 3,000 for hockey.

When did Cheel Arena open?

Cheel Arena opened in 1991.

What other rinks are near Cheel Arena?

Appleton Arena in Canton is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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