Ingalls Rink

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Ingalls Rink, known as “The Whale”, is a hockey rink in New Haven, Connecticut, home of the Yale Bulldogs (ECAC Hockey, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1958, making it 68 years old in 2026 and seats 3,500 for hockey. It ranks 3rd of 12 in the ECAC Hockey by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is Madison Square Garden in New York City, about 39 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Home of
Yale Bulldogs (NCAA)
School
Yale University
League
ECAC Hockey
Opened
1958
Capacity
3,500
Nickname
The Whale
Size rank in NCAA
33rd of 60

Game night

Tradition. Named on AIA's 'America's Favorite Architecture' list (2007); May 1, 1970 bombing during a concert (no injuries).

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Rinks near Ingalls Rink10

  1. 1NCAAM&T Bank Arena — Quinnipiac Bobcats (Hamden, Connecticut)4 mi
  2. 2NCAAMartire Family Arena — Sacred Heart Pioneers (Fairfield, Connecticut)19 mi
  3. 3SPHL/FPHLDanbury Ice Arena — Danbury Hat Tricks (Danbury, Connecticut)26 mi
  4. 4AHLPeoplesBank Arena — Hartford Wolf Pack (Hartford, Connecticut)34 mi
  5. 5NHLMadison Square Garden — New York Rangers (New York City, New York)39 mi
  6. 6NCAAToscano Family Ice Forum — UConn Huskies (Storrs, Connecticut)49 mi
  7. 7NCAANorthwell Health Ice Center — LIU Sharks (East Meadow, New York)53 mi
  8. 8NCAATate Rink — Army Black Knights (West Point, New York)54 mi
  9. 9AHLMassMutual Center — Springfield Thunderbirds (Springfield, Massachusetts)59 mi
  10. 10NHLUBS Arena — New York Islanders (Elmont, New York)59 mi

Questions about Ingalls Rink

Where do the Yale Bulldogs play home games?

The Yale Bulldogs play at Ingalls Rink in New Haven, Connecticut.

How many people does Ingalls Rink hold?

Ingalls Rink seats 3,500 for hockey.

When did Ingalls Rink open?

Ingalls Rink opened in 1958.

What is Ingalls Rink’s nickname?

Ingalls Rink is known as “The Whale.”

What other rinks are near Ingalls Rink?

M&T Bank Arena in Hamden is about 4 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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