Fred Rust Ice Arena
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Fred Rust Ice Arena is a hockey rink in Newark, Delaware, home of the Delaware Blue Hens (Atlantic Hockey America, NCAA Division I women). It opened in 1971, making it 55 years old in 2026 and seats 2,500 for hockey. The closest NHL rink is Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, about 39 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Home of
- Delaware Blue Hens
- School
- University of Delaware
- League
- NCAA women · Atlantic Hockey America
- Opened
- 1971
- Capacity
- 2,500
- Size rank in NCAA
- 53rd of 71
Rinks near Fred Rust Ice Arena10
- 1USHL/NAHLHollydell Ice Arena — Philadelphia Rebels 35 mi
- 2NHLXfinity Mobile Arena — Philadelphia Flyers 39 mi
- 3ECHLSantander Arena — Reading Royals 47 mi
- 4AHLGiant Center — Hershey Bears 62 mi
- 5AHLPPL Center — Lehigh Valley Phantoms 65 mi
- 6USHL/NAHLPiney Orchard Ice Arena — Maryland Black Bears 66 mi
- 7ECHLCURE Insurance Arena — Trenton Ironhawks 67 mi
- 8NCAAHobey Baker Memorial Rink — Princeton Tigers 73 mi
- 9NHLCapital One Arena — Washington Capitals 87 mi
- 10USHL/NAHLMiddletown Ice World Arena — New Jersey Titans 99 mi
Questions about Fred Rust Ice Arena
Where do the Delaware Blue Hens play home games?
The Delaware Blue Hens play at Fred Rust Ice Arena in Newark, Delaware.
How many people does Fred Rust Ice Arena hold?
Fred Rust Ice Arena seats 2,500 for hockey.
When did Fred Rust Ice Arena open?
Fred Rust Ice Arena opened in 1971.
What other rinks are near Fred Rust Ice Arena?
Hollydell Ice Arena in Washington Township is about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Sources: en.wikipedia.org. 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.