Dwyer Arena

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Dwyer Arena is a hockey rink in Lewiston, New York, home of the Niagara Purple Eagles (Atlantic Hockey America, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 2,100 for hockey. It ranks 6th of 9 in the Atlantic Hockey America by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is KeyBank Center in Buffalo, about 23 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Lewiston, New York
Home of
Niagara Purple Eagles (NCAA)
School
Niagara University
League
Atlantic Hockey America
Opened
1996
Capacity
2,100
Size rank in NCAA
53rd of 60

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Rinks near Dwyer Arena10

  1. 1Junior AGale Centre — Niagara Falls Canucks (Niagara Falls, Ontario)6 mi
  2. 2U SportsCanada Games Park — Brock Badgers (Thorold, Ontario)10 mi
  3. 3CHLMeridian Centre — Niagara IceDogs (St. Catharines, Ontario)11 mi
  4. 4NHLKeyBank Center — Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, New York)23 mi
  5. 5NCAALECOM Harborcenter — Canisius Golden Griffins (Buffalo, New York)23 mi
  6. 6Junior ASixteen Mile Sports Complex — Oakville Blades (Oakville, Ontario)38 mi
  7. 7NHLScotiabank Arena — Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto, Ontario)39 mi
  8. 8AHLCoca-Cola Coliseum — Toronto Marlies (Toronto, Ontario)39 mi
  9. 9U SportsMattamy Athletic Centre — TMU Bold (Toronto, Ontario)39 mi
  10. 10U SportsVarsity Arena — Toronto Varsity Blues (Toronto, Ontario)39 mi

Questions about Dwyer Arena

Where do the Niagara Purple Eagles play home games?

The Niagara Purple Eagles play at Dwyer Arena in Lewiston, New York.

How many people does Dwyer Arena hold?

Dwyer Arena seats 2,100 for hockey.

When did Dwyer Arena open?

Dwyer Arena opened in 1996.

What other rinks are near Dwyer Arena?

Gale Centre in Niagara Falls is about 6 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.