Conte Forum

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Conte Forum, known as “Kelley Rink”, is a hockey rink in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, home of the Boston College Eagles (Hockey East, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1988, making it 38 years old in 2026 and seats 7,884 for hockey. That makes it the 7th-largest rink in NCAA.

The closest NHL rink is TD Garden in Boston, about 7 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Home of
Boston College Eagles (NCAA)
School
Boston College
League
Hockey East
Opened
1988
Capacity
7,884
Nickname
Kelley Rink
Size rank in NCAA
7th of 60

Game night

Tradition. Called 'Kelley Rink' for hockey games, honoring coach John 'Snooks' Kelley; built on site of McHugh Forum.

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Rinks near Conte Forum10

  1. 1NCAABentley Arena — Bentley Falcons (Waltham, Massachusetts)6 mi
  2. 2NHLTD Garden — Boston Bruins (Boston, Massachusetts)7 mi
  3. 3PWHLAgganis Arena — Boston Fleet (Boston, Massachusetts)7 mi
  4. 4NCAABright-Landry Hockey Center — Harvard Crimson (Boston, Massachusetts)7 mi
  5. 5USHL/NAHLCanton Ice House — Northeast Generals (Canton, Massachusetts)11 mi
  6. 6NCAAFoxboro Sports Center — Stonehill Skyhawks (Foxborough, Massachusetts)18 mi
  7. 7NCAATsongas Center — UMass Lowell River Hawks (Lowell, Massachusetts)24 mi
  8. 8NCAAJ. Thom Lawler Rink — Merrimack Warriors (North Andover, Massachusetts)25 mi
  9. 9ECHLDCU Center — Worcester Railers (Worcester, Massachusetts)34 mi
  10. 10NCAAHart Center — Holy Cross Crusaders (Worcester, Massachusetts)34 mi

Questions about Conte Forum

Where do the Boston College Eagles play home games?

The Boston College Eagles play at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

How many people does Conte Forum hold?

Conte Forum seats 7,884 for hockey.

When did Conte Forum open?

Conte Forum opened in 1988.

What is Conte Forum’s nickname?

Conte Forum is known as “Kelley Rink.”

What other rinks are near Conte Forum?

Bentley Arena in Waltham is about 6 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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